Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist - Infectious Disease

National Medical Association; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join their inpatient Infectious Disease team. This full-time role involves diagnosing and treating infectious diseases, collaborating with a healthcare team, and engaging in quality improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates should be flexible and efficient, with a focus on patient care.

Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Competitive Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Graduate degree: Physician Assistant or equivalent.
• Certification required in the state of employment.
• BLS certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care for infectious diseases in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team on quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient Care

Detail-oriented

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program

National Certification for State of employment

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Penn State Health - Medical Group

Location: US:PA:Lancaster
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Mon-Friday, day shift, weekend call
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Kristen Brannen at [e-mail] for additional information.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Penn State Health is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider to join the inpatient Infectious Disease team. The role involves providing patient care, diagnosing and treating infectious diseases in inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating with the healthcare team, conducting assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing treatment plans. The Advanced Practice Provider will also participate in educational activities, research, and quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is flexible, detail-oriented, interested in learning, efficient but thorough, and enjoys patient care, as well as being an integral part of a high-functioning, productive team. This position is mainly day shift, with weekends and call coverage for Lancaster Medical Center and St. Joseph Medical Center.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

• Infectious Diseases experience is preferred but not required.
• 2-3 years of experience is preferred, but a new graduate will be considered.

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 LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health?s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

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.

This 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.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.