PA Critical Care Medicine All - Pshhvi Intensivist Services

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

PA Critical Care Medicine All - Pshhvi Intensivist Services

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:Varied
Hours:7a to 8p or 7p to 8a

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe. Works in an inpatient critical care area that also provides mechanical circulatory support.

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
• Minimum two (2) years in Critical Care managing Cardiac Surgery patients
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required prior to the end of the orientation period

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Two (2) years experience as a physician assistant

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.

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 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.