Physician Assistant, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

The NICU Physician Assistant (PA) is a graduate of a recognized PA Program who has successfully completed the PA Certification Exam (PACE).  The PA works under the direct supervision of an immediately available Neonatal Intensive Care Physician (Neonatologist) within a large interdisciplinary team.  The NICU PA fulfills a critical role in facilitating consistent application of clinical protocols and continuity of care, and will also identify patients with acute clinical issues common to NICU and work within the interdisciplinary team to appropriately manage patient care.  The NICU PA will work to full scope in accordance with privileges granted via an established Medical Directive, requesting consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated, order diagnostic tests as applicable, and prescribe and dispense medications as delineated by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.

1.       Graduate of a recognized Physician Assistant program

2.       Successful completion of the PA Certification Exam (PACE)

3.       Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

4.       Current BCLS certification

5.       Prior experience in a critical care setting is preferred

6.       Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions including in emergency situations

7.       Demonstrated ability to work alongside Attending Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals comprising the interdisciplinary team

8.       Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

9.       Demonstrated commitment to professional development

10.   Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking skills

11.   Demonstrated commitment to patient and family-centered care

12.   Demonstrated ability to take initiative utilizing strong problem solving, organization and prioritization skills