Pediatric Neurology PA: Headache, Epilepsy & EMU Focus

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount (75% for employee and

Employee benefits package including Be

Job summary

Penn State Health’s Pediatric Neurology group seeks a Physician Assistant with interest in headaches, tic disorders, and epilepsy. The patient population ranges newborns to 18 years old.

Most duties are outpatient with some inpatient coverage, including ED consultations and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit support. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of pediatric neurologists, NPs, PAs, care coordinators and nursing staff, and may help develop new pediatric neurology programs aligned

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Outpatient focus with some inpatient responsibilities, including Emergency Department consultations and coverage of the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU).
• Provide care for referrals for new neurologic concerns and ongoing management of chronic conditions in pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with pediatric neurologists, NPs, PAs, care coordinators and nursing staff in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Develop and expand pediatric neurology programs and services based on provider interests and expertise

Education

AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or equivalent degree

National Certification in licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Penn State Health’s Pediatric Neurology group seeks a Physician Assistant with interest in headaches, tic disorders, and epilepsy. The patient population ranges newborns to 18 years old.

Most duties are outpatient with some inpatient coverage, including ED consultations and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit support. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of pediatric neurologists, NPs, PAs, care coordinators and nursing staff, and may help develop new pediatric neurology programs aligned