PA Medical Oncology - Hematology Oncology

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well

Be Balanced

Be Secured

Be Rewarded

Be Supported

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is seeking a Physician Assistant to support physicians in patient care. The role involves rounds, physical exams, injections, wound care, and coordinating patient referrals in a busy academic medical center.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an AMA-approved PA program and PA licensure in Pennsylvania (or reciprocity). Preference given to candidates with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or a bachelor’s 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 is required.
• Relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in medical care and patient management, including rounds and physical examinations.
• Perform injections and wound care, and arrange for patient referrals as needed.

Education

AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or PA licensure compliant degree

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Day

Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes

Hours: 8

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for assisting physicians in the medical care and management of patients, performing such functions as making rounds, physical examinations, and other patient examinations, injections, care of wounds, arranging for patient referrals.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• 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. 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 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 Medical Oncology - Hematology Oncology

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