Pediatric PA - Special Care Nursery & Newborn Nursery

Fantastic NICU Opportunity - Physician Assistant in Waterbury, CT

UConn Health/Waterbury Hospital are seeking experienced Pediatric Physician Assistants (PA) to join our team in the Special Care Nursery (SCN) and Newborn Nursery. This opportunity is available on a full-time or part-time basis and provides coverage 24/7, 365 days per year. The selected candidate will work alongside a group of experienced providers and neonatology attendings at UConn Health/Waterbury Hospital, supporting the care of newborns in both the SCN and Newborn Nursery.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Attend high-risk deliveries

* Admit and manage infants in the SCN through daily rounds and procedures

* Provide coverage for well babies in the Well Baby Nursery, including admissions and daily notes

* Participate in Pediatric Codes and trauma responses in the Emergency Department

Required Skills / Procedures:

* Intubation

* Umbilical artery and vein catheterization

* IV placement

* Lumbar punctures

* Urinary catheterization

This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a high-acuity, collaborative environment while contributing to exceptional neonatal care in a supportive, academic-affiliated setting.

About Waterbury Hospital
\n Waterbury Hospital is a 357-bed acute care facility with a Level II Trauma Center designation, providing advanced medical care to more than 350,000 residents in the greater Waterbury region. The hospital employs over 2,000 staff members and works with a medical staff of nearly 700 providers.

Our affiliate partners include:

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  The Heart Center of Greater Waterbury

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  Cardiology Associates of Greater Waterbury

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  The Harold Leever Cancer Center

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  Access Rehabilitation Network

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About UConn Health
\n UConn Health, part of the nationally recognized University of Connecticut, delivers world-class patient care, groundbreaking research, and innovative medical education, serving over one million patients annually. As part of this academic system, providers benefit from strong institutional resources, collaboration, and opportunities for professional development.

Life in Connecticut
\n Located along the I-84 corridor, Waterbury sits among the scenic hills and classic New England towns of northwestern Connecticut. The region offers an exceptional quality of life with excellent schools, vibrant cultural attractions, and convenient access to New York City, Boston, Connecticut's Gold Coast, and the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.

Join UConn Health at Waterbury Hospital and become part of a team committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate community care.

Please contract Natalie Hauzeur at T: 203.568.2906 or [email protected] for more details.