Physician Assistant

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant for its dynamic Cardiac ICU, where you will manage critically ill patients and work alongside elite cardiology and critical care teams.

This role requires a PA-C certification and offers the chance to advance your procedural skills while delivering world-class care. Candidates with critical care experience will be preferred. The environment is fast-paced and rewarding, focusing on complex cardiac cases.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant certification from an accredited institution.
• Preferred experience in critical care settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations, procedures, and treatment planning.
• Manage critically ill patients across the continuum of care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive optimal outcomes.
• Educate and support patients and families.

Skills

Critical care experience

Education

PA‑C (Physician Assistant) from an accredited program

Job description

Advance your career as a Physician Assistant in Penn Medicine’s Cardiac ICU—a dynamic, fast‑paced environment delivering world‑class care for critically ill cardiac patients.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Treat complex cases including cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, and acute coronary syndromes
• Gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge cardiac support devices (LVADs, ECMO‑related care, Impella, IABP)
• Work alongside elite cardiology and critical care teams
• Build advanced procedural skills in a high‑acuity ICU setting

What You’ll Do

• Perform patient evaluations, procedures, and treatment planning
• Manage critically ill patients across the continuum of care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive optimal outcomes
• Educate and support patients and families

What We’re Looking For

• PA‑C (Physician Assistant) from an accredited program
• Critical care experience preferred