Critical Care PA — ICU/Cardiac Surgery, Tuition Benefit

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA seeks a Physician Assistant for a full-time role in the Intensive Care setting. You will diagnose and treat acute or chronic illnesses as part of a healthcare team, with opportunities to order tests and provide prescriptions.

The ICU supports mechanical circulatory assistance and collaborative care. Minimum qualifications include PA program graduation, state licensure, plus BLS and ACLS certifications; two years in critical care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or higher degree meeting licensure requirements.
• National Certification in the state of employment or reciprocity/licensure in the state.
• Minimum two years in Critical Care managing Cardiac Surgery patients.
• BLS certification required; ACLS required prior to end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute or chronic illness in inpatient critical care.
• Order or interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe as appropriate.
• Work in an ICU with potential mechanical circulatory support.

Education

AMA approved Physician Assistant Program

Baccalaureate or higher degree program meeting licensure requirements

National Certification to practice as PA

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA seeks a Physician Assistant for a full-time role in the Intensive Care setting. You will diagnose and treat acute or chronic illnesses as part of a healthcare team, with opportunities to order tests and provide prescriptions.

The ICU supports mechanical circulatory assistance and collaborative care. Minimum qualifications include PA program graduation, state licensure, plus BLS and ACLS certifications; two years in critical care