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Penn State Health** - **Hershey Medical Center

**Location:** US:PA: Hershey

**Work Type:** Full Time

**FTE:** 1.0

**Shift:** Day

**Hours:** M-F approximately 8am to 5pm

**Recruiter Contact:** Please contact Jill R. Brubaker at [email protected] (MAILTO://[email protected]) for additional information

Join our Osteoporosis Care Team!

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) — either a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) — to support our specialized Osteoporosis service. While prior experience is preferred, we are open to training a highly motivated new graduate with a strong foundation in musculoskeletal anatomy.

This role is primarily outpatient-focused, with responsibilities including the evaluation, diagnosis, and development of treatment plans for patients with osteoporosis. The APP will manage independent clinics while collaborating closely with the supervising physician to ensure high-quality patient care.

The patient population will consist predominantly of adults. Clinical duties will include comprehensive office-based care, such as patient assessments, ongoing management, and office procedures including joint and musculoskeletal injections.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and patient-centered team committed to advancing bone health and quality of life.

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 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._

**Union:** Non Bargained

**Position** Physician Assistant - Orthopaedic Osteoporosis Program

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

**Req ID** 78177