Physician Assistant Nocturnist - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Baylor Scott & White Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking an advanced practice provider for the Heart and Vascular Institute at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The role involves critical patient management functions, including admissions, rounds, and direct patient care in a collaborative surgical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from relevant medical program is required.
• National certification and licensure in Pennsylvania required.
• Basic Life Support certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Admitting patients and performing history & physicals.
• Conducting inpatient rounds and managing acute care patients.
• Assisting physicians in patient care and medical management.

Skills

Medical management

Patient care

Physical examinations

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program

Baccalaureate degree or higher meeting licensure

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location : US:PA:Hershey
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.0
Shift : Night (7 on/7 off)
Hours : 12hr shifts
Recruiter : Please contact Esther Zechman at [e-mail] for additional information.

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

The Heart and Vascular Institute of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking professional advanced practice provider to work as an integral member of the Cardiac Surgery team. Primary responsibilities of this position include admitting patients, performing history & physicals, inpatient rounds and medical management of intermediate and acute care level patients, planning and discharge of patients, and participation with surgeons in inpatient consults. This position is to provide medical planning and management of cardiac surgery patients in the hospital on floor or intermediate care status. Responsible for assisting physicians in the medical care and management of patients, performing such functions as making rounds, physical examinations, and other patient examinations, injections, care of wounds, arranging for patient referrals.

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 Pennsylvania required.
• National Certification in Pennsylvania or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in Pennsylvania required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Relevant experience preferred.

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.

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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email [e-mail] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union : Non Bargained