Physician Assistant Critical Care Intensivist - Pediatric Critical Care

AAP Colorado; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Penn State Health's Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. This role requires evolving to high autonomy, direct patient care, and adherence to the supervising agreement while caring for critically ill children.

The PA will manage complex cases across neurosurgical, trauma, oncology, nephrology, and cardiology services, including ventilation, ECMO, and CRRT, with in-house 24/7 coverage and weekend/holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program.
• National Certification and licensure to practice in the employment state.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
• Manage modes of mechanical ventilation, ECMO, and CRRT.
• Collaborate with attending physicians, fellows, residents, and nurses to deliver specialized critical care.
• Education and instruction to residents, nurses, students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Work in-house with round-the-clock coverage including weekends and holidays.

Skills

BLS certification

Autonomous practice

Critical care capable

Education

AMA approved Physician Assistant Program

Tools

Ventilation management

ECMO

CRRT

Job description

Physician Assistant Critical Care Intensivist - Pediatric Critical Care

Penn State Health

- Hershey Medical Center

Job Req. # 57582

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Varied

Hours: Varied

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Penn State Health has an opportunity for a Physician Assistant to work in our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in our Children’s Hospital. This position requires the ability to progress to a high level of autonomy and independence. Responsible for direct patient care and compliance with guidelines as outlined in the supervising agreement.

The Physician Assistant provides care to a variety of patients including neurosurgical, surgical, trauma, hematology/oncology, nephrology, pulmonology, cardiac, and post-operative cardiac surgery, and manages all modes of mechanical ventilation, ECMO, and CRRT and performs bone marrow transplants but not solid-organ transplants. This position requires in-house, round-the-clock coverage, weekends, and holidays.

The Physician Assistant is credentialed and works in collaboration with the attending physicians, fellows, residents, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to provide specialty care to critically ill patients. The Physician Assistant provides education and instruction, both formal and informal, to residents, nurses, students, and other healthcare professionals.

Experience working in a Pediatric Critical Care required.

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.
• 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

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.

For more information: https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth

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.

For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

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 description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.