PA Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Emergency Medicine team in Hershey, PA. This full-time role supports a multidisciplinary health care team, handling patient care across the continuum, with varied shifts and a 12-hour hours framework.

Ideal candidate has PA licensure in PA, National Certification, and BLS, with relevant experience preferred. Penn State Health offers competitive benefits including a tuition discount program for staff and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in Pennsylvania.
• National Certification in Pennsylvania or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in Pennsylvania.
• BLS certification required.
• Relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and management of patients across the continuum of health care.
• Perform physical examinations and injections, wound care and procedures.
• Order diagnostic and laboratory studies and develop a plan of care.

Skills

BLS certification

PA National Certification

Education

AMA approved PA program or higher

Job description

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: 12

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Physician assistant functions as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team and provides a wide range of patient services to a specific patient population across the continuum of health care. Tasks include medical care and management of patients, physical examinations, injections, care of wounds, procedures, ordering of diagnostic and laboratory studies, and developing a plan of care.

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 Pennsylvania required.
• National Certification in Pennsylvania or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in Pennsylvania required.
• BLS certification required.
• Relevant experience preferred.

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.

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 Employer and 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.

Union: Non Bargained

Position PA Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine

Location US:PA: Hershey | Advanced Practice | Full Time