Physician Assistant Hospitalist - Pediatrics

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health is looking for an advanced practice provider to join the pediatric team at Hershey Medical Center. This full-time position requires strong teamwork and communication skills, and the provider will be responsible for offering care to a diverse pediatric patient population, ensuring excellent outcomes and a team-based approach.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement and Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum BLS certification required.
• Inpatient pediatric experience preferred.
• Licensure in the state of Pennsylvania is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to general inpatient pediatric patients.
• Conduct family-centered rounds with attending physicians and nursing staff.
• Ensure timely completion of progress notes and discharge summaries.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program

National Certification in State of employment

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied 7a-7p
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman at [e-mail] for additional information.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The role of the advanced practice provider will help the division of Inpatient Pediatrics provide care to a growing general inpatient pediatric population. It will help us maintain provider: patient ratios, on the resident service, which are ideally 10-12 patients per attending. This will require each FTE APP approximately 1840 hours per year/12-14 shifts per month.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITES:

• The APP team will be self-contained team of several providers who will provide care to sick general inpatient Pediatric patients (0-18 years old). The job will require the team members work together to provide seamless day and weekend coverage. This will include national holidays that are recognized by the organization.
• Since it is not anticipated the APPs will have to work nights, the day time APP will be expected to obtain sign out from the overnight resident team and provide sign-out to the overnight resident team.
• Team rounds will occur with an attending, bed side nurse and patient/parents, as part of our commitment to providing family centered rounds.
• Progress notes and billing must be completed daily
• Discharge summaries should be completed within 24 hours of patient discharge.
• The cap will be 8 (10) patients for the APP.
• Help cross-cover resident team on Thursdays from 12-4pm during their academic time.

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):

Inpatient pediatric 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 fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Union: Non Bargained