Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants
Nurse Practitioner
Internal Number: 253695354
Requisition ID: 2024-43843 Location: US-FL-Fort Myers Specialty: Practitioner - Physician Assistant Position Type: Full Time HR Rep / Recruiter: Ann Taggart Contact:
Overview
Stand-Alone Children's Hospital in Southwest Florida
Physician Assistant
Responsibilities
Pediatrix® Medical Group seeks a Physician Assistant to join its practice at Golisano Children's Hospital in Ft Myers, Florida. The hospitalâ™s NICU offers:
State-of-the-art facility with a 70-bed, Level-III NICU
The health system has two facilities and 7000 deliveries per year
Cape Coral Hospital provides a Level-I low-risk delivery service
Primary responsibilities include providing coverage at our Level-III NICU
All subspecialty services available (except cardiovascular surgery and ECMO) and high-risk delivery service coverage
In-house call and 24-hour NNP coverage
Level-I coverage includes well baby care and back-up coverage from home
Team of 10 neonatologists and 10 NNPs
We value a team-approach toward care, in a developmentally sensitive and family-centered unit
Our core values support a culture of life-long learning and professional growth
Robust quality improvement program and opportunities for clinical research, if desired
Opportunity available for entry level applicants to enroll in a Neonatal PA Post-Graduate Training Program
About the hospital
Golisano Children's Hospital is part of Lee Health and the only children's hospital between Tampa and Miami
A stand alone 135 bed, 7-story facility that opened in 2017
Home to southwest Florida's only state-designated Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Unit
Named top children's hospital by the Leapfrog Group four times, among many other accolades
Fort Myers Fast Facts
Located on the Gulf Coast, offering access to miles of beautiful beaches with crystal-clear water and soft white sand
Recognized as one the nation's top destinations for beach combing, shelling and bird watching
Situated on the Caloosahatchee River, providing ample opportunities for boating and fishing
Home to several cultural and entertainment venues, including the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and the Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Diverse community with a mix of cultures and ethnicities that is reflected in the area's food, festivals and events
A range of sports and recreational activities, including golf, tennis, hiking and biking
Various excellent public and private schools for children of all ages
A rapidly growing population of approximately 92,000, bringing new opportunities and amenities to the area
Subtropical climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year; the average temperature ranges from 64 F in winter to 84 F in summer
Cost of living in Fort Myers is relatively lower than other coastal cities in Florida
No state income tax
Qualifications
Current certification through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Minimum of a masterâ™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
Employee stock purchase program â“ 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 nationâ™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 groupâ™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.