Advanced Lung Center Physician Assistant - Pulmonary Medicine

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Lung Center Physician Assistant to provide specialized outpatient care for patients with advanced lung diseases. You will work closely with Advanced Lung Care Physicians to evaluate, plan, and monitor treatment, and to coordinate multidisciplinary care.

The role emphasizes independent clinic scheduling while partnering with physicians to ensure evidence-based, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or bachelor’s 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized outpatient care for patients with pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis and other advanced lung diseases.
• Evaluate patients and develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Monitor disease progression and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Manage medications and therapeutic interventions and provide patient and family education.
• Facilitate referrals and timely follow-up care to ensure continuity of care.

Education

AMA approved Physician Assistant Program

National Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Advanced Lung Center Physician Assistant - Pulmonary Medicine

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.

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.0
Shift:Day
Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes
Hours:Clinic Shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Advanced Lung Center Physician Assistant provides specialized outpatient care for patients with pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis, and other advanced lung diseases. Working in close collaboration with Advanced Lung Care Physicians, the PA evaluates patients, develops and implements treatment plans, monitors disease progression, and coordinates multidisciplinary care. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, managing medications and therapeutic interventions, providing patient and family education, and facilitating timely referrals and follow-up care.

The PA maintains an independent clinic schedule while partnering closely with physicians to ensure evidence-based, high-quality care. This role is essential in improving patient access, enhancing clinical outcomes, and supporting continuity of care for patients with complex pulmonary conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Graduate 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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn 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.

Penn 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:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn 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.

YOU 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.

Both statements regarding shift differential pay, eligibility and background check apply as described. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand 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.