Infectious Disease PA: Academic Care & Stewardship

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

Penn State Health in Hershey, PA is seeking an experienced Infectious Disease Advanced Practice Provider to join the inpatient consult service. You will collaborate with physicians, learners, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver expert care for complex hospitalized patients in an academic setting.

Responsibilities include conducting ID consultations, managing a broad infectious disease spectrum, and participating in rounds, teaching, and transitions of care while advancing antimicrobial

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or equivalent licensure meeting State requirements.
• National Certification in State of employment or reciprocity with licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient Infectious Disease consultations and follow-up evaluations.
• Assess and manage bacteremia, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, complex skin/soft tissue infections, MDROs, and sepsis.
• Order and interpret laboratory, microbiology, and imaging studies.
• Develop and implement antimicrobial treatment plans.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care coordination.
• Facilitate transitions of care and discharge planning for antimicrobial therapy.
• Educate patients, families, learners, and healthcare team members.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

Communication

Care coordination

Education

AMA approved PA program or equivalent licensure

Job description

Penn State Health in Hershey, PA is seeking an experienced Infectious Disease Advanced Practice Provider to join the inpatient consult service. You will collaborate with physicians, learners, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver expert care for complex hospitalized patients in an academic setting.

Responsibilities include conducting ID consultations, managing a broad infectious disease spectrum, and participating in rounds, teaching, and transitions of care while advancing antimicrobial