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Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
nPenn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
nLocation: US:PA: Hershey
nWork Type: Full Time
nFTE: 1.0
nShift: Varied
nShift Differential: Exempt: Yes
nHours: 10 hour shifts
nRecruiter Contact: Please contact Erica L. Moyer at (MAILTO:// ) for additional information
nThe Vascular Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide comprehensive clinical care to vascular surgery patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
nThe Vascular Surgery Acute Care Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive clinical care to vascular surgery patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
nThe APP will participate in a rotating monthly schedule, with dedicated periods of inpatient vascular surgery coverage and outpatient clinic coverage.
nDay-to-Day Responsibilities:
nnnProvide inpatient vascular surgery coverage, including evaluation and management of new and established patients.
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nnRespond to and manage vascular surgery consultations in collaboration with the vascular surgery team.
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nnPerform daily patient assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and coordinate ongoing care.
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nnFacilitate hospital discharges, including medication reconciliation, patient/family education, and follow-up planning.
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nnProvide outpatient vascular surgery clinic coverage, including patient evaluation, follow-up, and management of vascular conditions.
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nnCollaborate closely with vascular surgeons, APPs, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
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nnCommunicate clinical findings, treatment plans, and changes in patient status with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
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nnParticipate in care coordination and transitions of care across the inpatient and outpatient settings.
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n nSchedule/Practice Model:
nnnRotating monthly schedule between inpatient vascular surgery coverage and outpatient clinic coverage.
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nnInpatient responsibilities include consultations, daily patient management, discharges, and coordination of care.
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nnOutpatient responsibilities include vascular surgery clinic visits and longitudinal patient follow-up.
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nnNo operative responsibilities or scheduled operating room time.
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n nMinimum Qualifications
nnnPhysician Assistant: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and eligible for PA-C certification/licensure.
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nnCurrent or eligible state licensure and national certification appropriate to the APP role.
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nnACLS and BLS certification.
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nnStrong clinical assessment, communication, and care coordination skills.
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n nPreferred Qualifications
nnnPrior experience in vascular surgery, general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, or another surgical specialty.
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nnExperience managing complex vascular surgery patients in the inpatient or outpatient setting.
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nnExperience with inpatient consultations, hospital discharge processes, and postoperative patient management.
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nnDemonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
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n nWHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
nPenn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
nPenn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
nnnBe Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
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nnBe Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
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nnBe Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
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nnBe Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
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nnBe Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
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n nWHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
nPenn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
nYOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.
nThis job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
nPenn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
nUnion: Non Bargained
nPosition PA Vascular Surgery - Heart & Vascular Institute
nLocation US:PA: Hershey | Advanced Practice | Full Time
nReq ID
Worksite address
hershey, PA, 17033, US
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