Entry Level Pediatric Physician Assistant Jobs
New grad pediatric physician assistant jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotations or internship work often matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, MultiCare Health System, and Ascension hiring at this level now.
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The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician is accountable for delivering comprehensive quality patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions according to standards of practice for children from birth through adolescence. The incumbent functions as a member of an Emergency Department physician team within an integrated academic model, with the potential for a clinical academic position.
Assess, evaluate, diagnose and initially treat pediatric patients who present in the ED with any symptom, illness, injury or condition and provide services necessary to ameliorate minor illnesses or injuries; stabilize patients with major illnesses or injuries and to assess all patients to determine if additional care is necessary.
Analyze medical histories, diagnostic lab test and x-ray results and perform physical examinations.
Coordinate patient care with team members, other departments and community agencies and providers as necessary.
Participate in teaching and learning in an integrated academic model.
Practice preventive health care through patient and family education and child health advocacy.
Participate in peer review, development and consultation.
Participate in special programs and services as assigned.
Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.
Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the Connecticut Children’s STANDARDS.
Academic/scholarly work and division citizenship as per division chief.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No direct reports but oversees Fellows, Residents, Medical Students and Advanced Practice Providers (APRNs & PAs).
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Education Required: MD, MD/PhD, DO degree or equivalent with attainment of Pediatric Emergency Medicine board eligibility/certification.
Experience Required: Previous pediatric emergency department experience required.
LICENSE and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Licensed and registered, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Connecticut
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advance Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Current Federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration
Current State of Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration
The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician is accountable for delivering comprehensive quality patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions according to standards of practice for children from birth through adolescence. The incumbent functions as a member of an Emergency Department physician team within an integrated academic model, with the potential for a clinical academic position.
Assess, evaluate, diagnose and initially treat pediatric patients who present in the ED with any symptom, illness, injury or condition and provide services necessary to ameliorate minor illnesses or injuries; stabilize patients with major illnesses or injuries and to assess all patients to determine if additional care is necessary.
Analyze medical histories, diagnostic lab test and x-ray results and perform physical examinations.
Coordinate patient care with team members, other departments and community agencies and providers as necessary.
Participate in teaching and learning in an integrated academic model.
Practice preventive health care through patient and family education and child health advocacy.
Participate in peer review, development and consultation.
Participate in special programs and services as assigned.
Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.
Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the Connecticut Children’s STANDARDS.
Academic/scholarly work and division citizenship as per division chief.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No direct reports but oversees Fellows, Residents, Medical Students and Advanced Practice Providers (APRNs & PAs).
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Education Required: MD, MD/PhD, DO degree or equivalent with attainment of Pediatric Emergency Medicine board eligibility/certification.
Experience Required: Previous pediatric emergency department experience required.
LICENSE and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Licensed and registered, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Connecticut
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advance Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Current Federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration
Current State of Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration
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Who's Hiring
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta10
- MultiCare Health System7
- Ascension5
- University of Kentucky5
- East Tennessee Children's Hospital5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services83
- Education17
- Non-Profit & Social Services5
- Science & Research4
- Government & Public Sector2
Entry Level Pediatric Physician Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level pediatric physician assistant job?
Start by highlighting your clinical rotations, pediatric-focused coursework, and any internship hours with children's patient populations. Entry level employers look for candidates who are newly certified or board-eligible, comfortable working under physician supervision, and show familiarity with pediatric assessments. A strong letter of recommendation from a clinical preceptor and demonstrated communication skills with young patients and their families can give you a real edge.
Which companies hire entry level pediatric physician assistants?
Companies hiring entry level pediatric physician assistants right now include Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, MultiCare Health System, and Ascension, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from children's hospitals, multi-specialty pediatric practices, and large health systems that run structured onboarding programs for new graduate physician assistants.
Are there remote entry level pediatric physician assistant jobs?
Yes, though remote roles are limited given the hands-on nature of pediatric care. About 2% of entry level pediatric physician assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth triage, care coordination, or follow-up consultations rather than primary in-person exams.
Are these new grad pediatric physician assistant jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior pediatric physician assistant roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts supervised clinical hours or internships toward the requirement, or explicitly states that new graduates are encouraged to apply. Look for roles that mention structured mentorship or onboarding.
Which industries hire the most entry level pediatric physician assistants?
Entry Level pediatric physician assistant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on physician assistant support to expand pediatric access and absorb recent graduates through supervised, high-volume clinical environments.