Neonatal Physician Assistant

We are a physician-led multispecialty group with over 650 providers, currently in search of a Full-Time Neonatal Physician Assistant to join our dedicated team of 3 Neonatologists and 6 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in the Boise metropolitan area.

Our 32-bed, Level III NICU in Boise delivers exceptional care to more than 250 infants each year, utilizing advanced techniques such as conventional ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide (iNO), high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), and jet ventilation for premature and term infants. This NICU caters to families from Boise and neighboring regions in Idaho and eastern Oregon, ensuring that expert neonatal care is accessible close to home. The Saint Alphonsus Family Maternity Center sees over 1,400 deliveries annually and is supported by a highly skilled labor and delivery nursing team, an OB Hospitalist service, and 24-hour anesthesia coverage. Our safety-focused team of OB/GYNs collaborates with on-site Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists, Neonatologists, and genetic counselors to meet the needs of a diverse patient population.

Our 4-bed, Level II NICU in Nampa, located 15 miles west of Boise, is integrated with the Birkeland Maternity Center, which has an annual delivery rate exceeding 1,300 babies. This small NICU currently provides high-quality care for newborns over 34 weeks gestation and weighing more than 1500 grams, with plans to expand to an 18-bed unit by 2028.

Dedicated to practicing contemporary, evidence-based medicine, our NICU teams adopt a family-centered approach that fosters collaboration between parents and our skilled staff in both Boise and Nampa, aiming for outcomes that surpass national standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend high-risk deliveries and manage NICU admissions.

• Co-manage NICU patients alongside the attending Neonatologist and oversee well newborn nursery patients as needed.

• Engage in multidisciplinary rounds with the Neonatologist, implementing management strategies that may involve nutritional modifications, ventilator oversight, lab and radiology evaluations, and family updates.

Staffing Model/Schedule:

• Level III, Boise: 16-hour shifts with in-house NNP coverage from 4 PM to 8 AM.

• Level II, Nampa: 24-hour shifts requiring a minimum of 4 hours on-site, with the remainder on-call, including well newborn coverage.

• A full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) requires 10 shifts per month (120 annually).

Ideal Candidate:

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program with a neonatal fellowship or residency (or a minimum of 3 years of experience in a Level III/IV NICU), holding current PA-C licensure.

• Possesses current DEA and controlled substance Idaho medical licensure, along with privileges at our facilities in Boise and Nampa.

• Demonstrates a commitment to:

  • Practicing contemporary, evidence-based medicine.

  • Teamwork and fostering a culture of transformational care.

  • Providing patient care while embodying our organizational Mission, Vision, and Values.

• Passionate about teaching and mentoring staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Neonatal Physician Assistant to become part of a thriving multispecialty group practice.