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Penn State Health** - **Medical Group

**Location:** US:PA:Enola

**Work Type:** Full Time

**FTE:** 1.0

**Shift:** Varied

**Shift Differential:** **Exempt:** Yes

**Hours:** 12 or 24 hr shifts

**Recruiter Contact:** Please contact Kristen Brannen at [email protected] (MAILTO://[email protected]) for additional information.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for direct patient care in Critical Care Units and compliance with guidelines as outlined in the supervising agreement. 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, and arranging for patient referrals. A wide degree of patient care autonomy/latitude is expected. The Physician Assistant is credentialed and works in collaboration with the attending physicians, fellows, residents, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to provide specialty care to critically ill patients. The Physician Assistant provides in-house, round-the-clock coverage, coordinating, providing, and managing the care of critically ill patients. Must be able to perform arterial lines, central lines, vent management, etc. Will primarily work at Hampden Medical Center with rotating time to Holy Spirit Medical Center. This position includes weekends. Experience in Critical Care preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ 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.

+ Relevant experience preferred.

+ Must possess knowledge of appropriate critical care, including ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life support and BLS (Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support Certification.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATION:

+ 2 years’ experience working in inpatient acute care critical care

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 HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.

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 Employer and 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._

**Position** Physician Assistant Critical Care - Critical Care Medicine

**Location** US:PA:Enola | Advanced Practice | Full Time

**Req ID** 89457