Overview
Neonatal Physician Assistant - Leading South Florida Children's Hospital
Responsibilities
Pediatrix Medical Group of Florida, is seeking a full-time Neonatal Physician Assistant to join our respected neonatology practice at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, a U.S. News-ranked children's hospital and the largest NICU in Broward County.
- Joe DiMaggio NICU has 62 Level-IV NICU beds and 22 Level-II beds; average daily census of 70 and over 5,000 annual births
- System-wide the two sister NICUs have 36 Level-III beds and an additional 8,000 annual births
- Robust high-risk perinatal navigation program
- Full complement of pediatric subspecialists
- Care of full range of complex neonatal diagnoses
- On site ECMO, therapeutic hypothermia, BPD programs, full range of ventilation modes including HFOV, HFJV, NAVA
- Variety of shifts including 10-12 hour day shifts and 12-16 hour night shifts
- Rotations to Memorial West and Memorial Miramar with 24 hour shifts
About Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital (Memorial Healthcare)
- Joe DiMaggio is part of the Memorial Healthcare System, the 4th largest public health system in the country and a quaternary trauma center
- A 4-story vertical expansion was completed at Joe DiMaggio in 2023, as well as a women's and children's outpatient pavilion in the nearby Miramar facility
- Memorial Healthcare received institutional ACGME accreditation in August 2015 and welcomed its first class of pediatric residents in 2018
- The NICU is one of only 11 Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers (RPICC) in Florida
- The hospital offers free accommodations for families at its Conine Clubhouse on the hospital campus, while their babies receive expert care
- Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including heart transplant, kidney transplant, neurosurgery, hematology/oncology, and ECMO
Pediatrix At a Glance
- Locations: 1,190+
- Physicians: 2,595+
- Employees: 7,850+
- Specialties/Subspecialties: 25+
- Practices: 305+
- States and territories: 41
About the Hollywood/Ft Lauderdale area
- Adjacent cities of Hollywood/Ft Lauderdale are a lively, diverse community with a combined population of approximately 300,000
- Nearly 32 miles of beautiful beaches make it a popular destination for tourists and residents
- Known as the 'Venice of America' for its numerous canals and waterways, Fort Lauderdale is a top destination for boating enthusiasts
- Hollywood features a brick paved Broadwalk that runs along the sand for over two miles with inviting cafes, boutiques and hotels, including the famous Margaritaville Resort
- A warm, tropical climate offers average temperatures ranging from the mid-70s during the winter and mid-80s in the summer
- Sports fans will enjoy several professional and college sports, including the Miami Dolphins, Miami Marlins, Miami Heat and Florida Panthers
- The entire South Florida market offers a dynamic urban/suburban lifestyle with an abundance of cultural and recreational amenities
Qualifications
Current certification through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Minimum of a master's degree
Applicants must have completed a Neonatal PA training program or have current PA experience in a Neonatal ICU
Benefits and Compensation
Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign on bonuses, relocation and tuition reimbursement.
Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:
- Health Insurance including prescription drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance & Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term disability options
- Advanced and continuing education
- Leadership training and advancement opportunities
- Professional liability insurance**
- Support and payment for mandatory license/s and hospital credentialing
- Employee stock purchase program - 15% discount*
- 401k with company match**
- Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
- Identity Protection
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit
** Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over
About Us
Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.
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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
