Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Hospitalist

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic medical center seeks a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its hospitalist team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, providing high-quality care to hospitalized patients. With a focus on teamwork and professional growth, you'll be part of a well-supported program that values innovation and excellence in patient care. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Health Programs

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Nurse Practitioner license and prescriptive authority.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant by PA Board of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care for hospitalized patients as part of the hospitalist team.
• Work alongside physicians in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Acute Care Certification

Medical Procedures

Education

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner License

Physician Assistant Training Program

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Hospitalist

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Position Description

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians – Hospitalist Group is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to expand upon an already well-established hospitalist program composed of over 40 advanced practice providers and 50 physicians. You will work side by side with our physicians as clinical colleagues. This position includes 10-hour shifts with a 7on-7off model, with occasional evening swing shifts functioning as a primary rounder, admitter/consultant, discharging, with some cross-coverage duties. Procedures are not required. You will practice within a well-supported environment, providing medical care for hospitalized patients as part of our hospitalist team. The program includes service lines for inpatient, observation, rehab, and a dedicated nocturnist team.

Hours: Full-time, 7 days on/7 days off, 10-hour shifts. Day & Evening shifts.

Minimum Requirements

Nurse Practitioner

• Valid Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner license and Certificate of Prescriptive Authority in Pennsylvania
• Certification by ANCC or other qualifying agency in Acute Care
• Valid Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Credentialed by the medical staff in accordance with current policy and procedure
• Effective August 1st, 2023, certification must align with the population primarily cared for, unless otherwise determined by the Chief Nursing Officer and hospital practice needs.

Physician Assistant

• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant by PA Board of Medicine
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant training program
• Minimum one-year experience preferred

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits include tuition assistance, health programs, and more. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission, making advances to help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship, military status, veteran status, or any other protected status under law.