Physician Assistant - Plastic Surgery

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join a team within the Division of Plastic Surgery at Hershey Medical Center. The successful candidate will engage in outpatient care for both adult and pediatric patients, with opportunities for procedural skills development and participation in educational sessions.

Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits

Competitive Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in team-based care for adult and pediatric patients.
• Maintain own clinic and assist in faculty clinics.
• Involve in academic plastic surgery including various pathologies.

Skills

Patient care

Team-based care

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: Day
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Jill R. Brubaker at [e-mail] for additional information

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This position is to join a team of 8 Plastic Surgeons and two Physician Assistants within the Division of Plastic Surgery at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center. This is an outpatient only, no-call position involving the breadth of academic plastic surgery in both adults and children. Typical pathology seen includes Breast reconstruction, Facial reconstruction, Congenital anomalies, Limb preservation, Complex wounds, Hand reconstruction and more. The Clinic/Office space is housed within the Plastic Surgery Clinic adjacent to the Breast Care Clinic on 30 Hope Drive. The ideal candidate will engage in team-based care for both adult and pediatric patients, maintaining their own clinic as well as assisting in faculty clinics. Opportunities for gaining procedural skills and participation in Plastic Surgery didactic education sessions are added highlights.

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.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant by 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: About Us | Careers | Penn State Health

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 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.