Physician Assistant Critical Care Intensivist - Pediatric Critical Care

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

nLocation: US:PA: Hershey

nWork Type: Full Time

nFTE: 1.0

nShift: Varied

nShift Differential: Exempt: Yes

nHours: Varied

nRecruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman at (MAILTO:// ) for additional information.

nSUMMARY OF POSITION:

nPenn State Health has an opportunity for a Physician Assistant to work in our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in our Children's Hospital. This position requires the ability to progress to a high level of autonomy and independence. Responsible for direct patient care and compliance with guidelines as outlined in the supervising agreement.

nThe Physician Assistant provides care to a variety of patients including neurosurgical, surgical, trauma, hematology/oncology, nephrology, pulmonology, cardiac, and post-operative cardiac surgery, and manages all modes of mechanical ventilation, ECMO, and CRRT and performs bone marrow transplants but not solid-organ transplants. This position requires in-house, round-the-clock coverage, weekends, and holidays.

nThe Physician Assistant is credentialed and works in collaboration with the attending physicians, fellows, residents, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to provide specialty care to critically ill patients. The Physician Assistant provides education and instruction, both formal and informal, to residents, nurses, students, and other healthcare professionals.

nExperience working in a Pediatric Critical Care required.

nMINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

nnnGraduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in the State of employment National Certification in State of employment or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in the State of employment.

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nnNational Certification in State of employment or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in the State of employment.

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nnBasic Life Support (BLS) certification

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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.

nPosition Physician Assistant Critical Care Intensivist - Pediatric Critical Care

nLocation US:PA: Hershey | Advanced Practice | Full Time

nReq ID 74956

Worksite address

hershey, PA, 17033, US

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