Pediatric Physician Assistant Orthopaedic Surgery

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA, seeks a Pediatric Physician Assistant for the Orthopaedic Surgery team. The role centers on pediatric patients, including those with neuromuscular disorders and other complex conditions, requiring excellent communication with families and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate will have pediatric orthopaedic experience, be highly collaborative, and able to

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

• Provide pediatric orthopedic care and education to patients and families
• Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams for complex pediatric conditions
• Assess and manage pediatric patients in clinic, OR, and inpatient settings

Skills

Pediatric patient care

Team coordination

Communication skills

Education

ARC-PA approved PA program

Job description

Pediatric Physician Assistant Orthopaedic Surgery

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.0
Shift:Day
Hours:M-F 7am to 6pm, varied depending on Inpatient, OR and Clinic

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

APP will have experience working with pediatric patients, including those with neuromuscular disorders, rare syndromes, and other complex medical conditions. In addition to pediatric orthopaedic experience, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively educate and support patients and their families. The candidate should also be highly collaborative, with experience coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care for children with complex healthcare needs.

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


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Prior Pediatric work experience.

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.