Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Neonatology Needed in UT

Job Description

We are seeking a Neonatology Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment in Utah, starting Jun 7, 2026. The schedule for this role is to be determined. This position involves comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, alongside meticulous documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to obtain complete and accurate clinical information.
• Order and interpret tests and exams to inform patient care decisions.
• Diagnose patient needs and develop appropriate, individualized plans of care.
• Provide patient treatment, including appropriate prescriptive practice, to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
• Utilize advanced specialty knowledge to ensure care is appropriate, effective, timely, and cost efficient.
• Perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures within the defined Scope of Practice.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of clinical care, adhering to established standards and regulations.
• Code and bill accurately per established protocol and procedure.
• Conduct and/or coordinate patient and family education to support the continuum of care.
• Train other staff and provide teaching to students in areas of clinical expertise.
• Stay abreast of current healthcare trends and participate in continuing medical education.
• Coordinate and collaborate patient care efforts with other providers, communicating clinical information accurately and thoroughly.
• Maintain manual dexterity for manipulating complex and delicate equipment with precision.
• Engage in frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care and accessing information.
• Lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, and bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Neonatology
• Essential skills include manual dexterity for equipment manipulation and frequent computer use.
• Ability to verbally communicate, hear, and understand spoken information quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
• Capacity to navigate crowded and busy rooms with equipment and stand for extended periods.

Benefits

Strong compensation

Travel-related expenses covered

A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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