Full Job Description
Physician Assistant | Neonatal Location: Pontiac, MI Employer: GHR Healthcare Pay: $3,170 to $3,390 per week Shift Information: Rotating – 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with GHR Healthcare to find a qualified Neonatal PA in Pontiac, Michigan, 48341! Locum Tenens Neonatal Physician Assistant (Inpatient) – Pontiac, MI
Locum Tenens Neonatal Physician Assistant – Inpatient Level 3 NICU in Pontiac, MI. Immediate 13-week travel assignment providing neonatal critical care in a busy newborn intensive care unit (NICU).
Join an exceptional neonatal care team as a locum tenens Neonatal Physician Assistant (Neonatal PA) in Pontiac, Michigan. This travel healthcare opportunity places you in a Level 3 inpatient neonatal unit caring for neonates up to 90 days old. Pontiac (48341) offers a vibrant community, easy access to the lakes region, diverse dining, and a welcoming atmosphere—an ideal location for travel PA jobs in Michigan.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,170 – $3,390
- Location: Pontiac, MI 48341 — Michigan locum tenens neonatal job
- Setting: Inpatient, Level 3 Neonatal Unit / NICU
- Shifts: 12-hour rotating shifts (08:00–20:00, 20:00–08:00), rotation includes nights and weekends as required
- Duration: 13 weeks (travel assignment)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Start Date: ASAP
- EMR: Epic (experience with Epic EMR preferred)
- Call Schedule: No call required
Job Requirements (Neonatal PA Qualifications)
- Minimum 1 year of neonatal experience as a Physician Assistant (no new graduates) with hands-on NICU experience
- Board certification by a national organization for Physician Assistants
- Active Michigan State PA license (or compact/reciprocal licensure where applicable)
- Current BLS and NRP certifications (required)
- Self-Query NPDB report (within 30 days of submission)
- Comfortable working autonomously on night shifts and collaborating with on-site neonatologists during day shifts
Responsibilities (Neonatal Physician Assistant Duties)
- Provide autonomous, high-quality care to neonates in a Level 3 inpatient NICU setting
- Perform neonatal procedures including endotracheal intubation, umbilical line placement, ventilatory support, and NRP interventions
- Attend specified newborn deliveries and provide immediate stabilization and resuscitation as needed
- Manage an average daily census of approximately 12 patients in the neonatal unit
- Collaborate closely with neonatologists and multidisciplinary NICU staff; work autonomously from 16:00 to 08:00 with neonatologist on call
- Document all patient care thoroughly in the Epic EMR system and follow hospital clinical protocols and quality standards
Why This Neonatal PA Travel Job?
- Competitive weekly pay for locum tenens neonatal PAs
- Experience working in a high-acuity Level 3 NICU with diverse clinical exposure
- Opportunity to live and work in Pontiac, MI — great for clinicians seeking Michigan travel healthcare assignments
Apply now to be considered for this locum tenens Neonatal Physician Assistant role in Pontiac, MI. Join our neonatal care team and advance your NICU experience with this impactful travel assignment. For immediate consideration, submit your CV and credentials today.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About GHR Healthcare
At GHR Healthcare Locums, we do more than fill jobs—we create opportunities that fit your life. With over 30 years of experience, we connect physicians, advanced practice providers and CRNA’s with high-quality locum tenens assignments across the country. From top-tier pay to seamless support with licensing, travel, and credentialing, we make every step easy. Whether you’re seeking flexibility, freedom, or a fresh start, we’re here to get you where you want to go—on your terms.
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