Physician Assistant - Orthopaedic Trauma

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health's Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is seeking an Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Provider to join the Orthopaedic Trauma division. The APP will handle post-operative and post-discharge follow-up, wound care, fracture management, and independent outpatient clinics while supporting Trauma surgeons.

The role emphasizes patient and family education, care coordination, return-to-work planning, and longitudinal trauma recovery management, with no operating room duties.

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 post-operative and post-discharge follow-up care for trauma patients.
• Manage fracture care and follow-up treatment plans.
• Conduct independent outpatient clinics while supporting Trauma surgeons.
• Provide wound assessments and Ilizarov frame management; perform pin-site care.

Education

AMA approved Physician Assistant Program

National Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.0
Shift:Day
Hours:M-F 8am to 5pm

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Provider to join our Orthopaedic department, primarily supporting our Orthopaedic Trauma division. The outpatient Trauma APP will provide post-operative and post-discharge follow-up care, manage fracture care and follow-up treatment plans, and conduct independent outpatient clinics while supporting Trauma surgeons. Responsibilities also include providing comprehensive patient and family education, particularly for trauma patients who may experience significant psychosocial and recovery challenges; performing wound assessments and managing wound care; providing Ilizarov frame management and pin-site care; and supporting care coordination, return-to-work planning, and longitudinal trauma recovery management. There is no OR work with this position.

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

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.