Physician Assistant - Orthopaedics

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant to join their Hershey Medical Center team. Responsibilities include managing patient care, conducting physical examinations, and coordinating referrals. This role offers a flexible schedule, and candidates must have an approved degree, certification, and BLS. The position embodies the organization's values of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence, while promoting professional growth and development.

Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• National Certification in Pennsylvania or reciprocal State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in medical care and management of patients.
• Make rounds and perform patient examinations.
• Arrange for patient referrals.

Skills

Patient Management

Physical Examinations

Wound Care

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program

Bachelor's degree or higher meeting Pennsylvania licensure requirements

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Part Time
FTE: 0.5
Shift: Day
Hours: Two to Three Days per Week
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Jill R. Brubaker at [e-mail] for additional information

THIS POSITION IS ON THE HAND SERVICE

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

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.

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.