Neonatology Physician Assistant Experienced

Location

Scranton, PA

Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Schedule Rotation

Work Type Full time Department Pediatric Critical Care Department Date posted 11/04/2026 Job ID R-86805

Job Summary

Geisinger is seeking an experienced Neonatal Physician Assistant to join our NICU team at Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) in Scranton, PA. The GCMC service is centered around a private room Level 2 NICU located immediately adjacent to the respective labor and delivery service.

By working in a collaborative environment alongside highly trained neonatologists, leadership, residents, and our NICU nursing staff, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and create a long-lasting career where innovation and learning are encouraged and supported. If you’re ready to put your caring to work, we invite you to join our neonatal team, caring for critically ill and recovering term and preterm infants.

Job Duties

Opportunity Details

• Level 2 NICU; 7 beds
• 2,000+ deliveries annually
• Flexible shift combinations (8hr, 16hr, and 24hr shifts)
• No outpatient clinic
• Must be an experienced Neonatal Physician Assisant

Essential Responsibilities

• Attending deliveries/delivery room management of all infants less than 35 weeks and other high-risk indications
• Admissions including history and physical
• Assessments and ongoing management of current NICU patients
• Intubation
• Umbilical line placement
• Chest tubes
• Arterial puncture
• Arterial line placement
• Ventilator management
• Others as applicable

Position Details

LIVING IN THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING PENNSYLVANIA: There’s a lot that will surprise you about the fifth most populous state in the country. Our Geisinger locations are surrounded by natural beauty that will give you plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, a variety of arts and entertainment venues, university and community colleges, dining options and cultural experiences for children and adults.

From the fresh air to the lower cost of living to the tight-knit communities, living in our region grants you access to a better quality of life.

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Relocating to Pennsylvania | Careers at Geisinger

ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

Education

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required) Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body Skills

Patient Safety; Care Management Knowledge; Patient Assessment And Care; Patients Rights; Clinical Policies And Standards; Health Information Documentation About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity

Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS

We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE

We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING

We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION

We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY

We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.