Neonatology Physician Assistant
Company: UC Davis Health
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: June 16, 2026
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Job Description:
To provide independent advanced practice provider clinical
expertise to patients and their families on an on-going basis. This
includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions,
routine care, acute or critical care, and medical, specialty and
standard practice protocols in accordance with the PA practice
agreement. This may include non-invasive or invasive procedures,
surgical procedures, including operative first assist per approved
standardized procedures as identified by the list available on the
Medical Staff Office. Patient management decisions are independent
where appropriate after assessment of the patient and
interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member
of the team. PAs are expected to act as an expert resource person
for health care providers including nurses, residents and other
ancillary staff.
Provides direct patient care to a diversified complex patient
population. Applies knowledge, experience, and judgment to
determine the importance of a situation, sets priorities, and uses
abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in
patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills.
Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the
California Physician Assistant board.
Apply By Date: 1/8/2026
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are
encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of
the position
California Licensed Physicians Assistant (PA)
Preferred Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Department Overview
UC Davis Health is at the forefront of incorporating Advanced
Practice Providers (APP) as part of interprofessional care teams to
support increasing numbers of complex care patients. APPs are vital
parts of the multidisciplinary hospital based teams caring for our
patients in specialty care throughout the UC Davis Health
system.
Department Specific Job Scope
Under the direction of the Neonatology Attending Physicians, the
Neonatal Physician Assistant cares for neonatal patients with
congenital anomalies, birth asphyxia, respiratory distress, preterm
delivery, meconium aspiration, pulmonary hypertension and any other
conditions that require admission to the NICU. The role of the
Neonatal PA is to facilitate multi-disciplinary care through
interaction with patients, families, housestaff, attendings and
nurses. Patient care provided includes but not limited to,
initiating appropriate consultations and referrals, accurate
patient evaluation and care, follow-up evaluations; and, patient
care planning, care education, and coordination of care.
POSITION INFORMATION
Benefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the
many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis
Health offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to
help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and
your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career
goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by
visiting our handy Benefits Summary and our Benefits
Page
Physical Demands
Environmental Demands
Mental Demands
Work Environment
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1,
2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use
of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly
prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and
outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
Ability to work flexible hours
Special Requirements Please contact your recruiter with
questions regarding which activities apply by position
This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local
procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful
completion of background check(s), including but not limited to
criminal record history background check(s)
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment .
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Keywords: UC Davis Health, Hayward , Neonatology Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Sacramento, California
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