Pulmonary Critical Care PA — ICU Role + Tuition Reimbursement

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant for the Critical Care - Pulmonary Medicine team at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA.

The role supports inpatient critical care, diagnoses and treats acute and chronic illnesses, and may order tests and prescribe under supervision. We require an AMA-approved PA program, national certification, and BLS; full-time; varied shifts; strong teamwork and commitment to patient care are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or equivalent meeting licensure requirements.
• National Certification in the State of employment or reciprocity and licensure to practice in the State of employment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness in inpatient critical care.
• Order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as labs and X-rays.
• May prescribe medications as appropriate within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with healthcare team in the Critical Care - Pulmonary Medicine unit.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or equivalent

Job description

Penn State Health is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant for the Critical Care - Pulmonary Medicine team at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA.

The role supports inpatient critical care, diagnoses and treats acute and chronic illnesses, and may order tests and prescribe under supervision. We require an AMA-approved PA program, national certification, and BLS; full-time; varied shifts; strong teamwork and commitment to patient care are essential.