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OVERVIEW

Joining Redeemer Health means becoming part of an inclusive, supportive team where your professional growth is valued. Our strength comes from bringing different perspectives and talent to our workforce, spanning PA & NJ. We offer programs that set up new team members for long-term success including education assistance, scholarships, and career training. With medical and dental coverage, access to childcare & fitness facilities on campus, investment in your retirement, and community events, your career at Redeemer is more than a job. You’ll discover a commitment to quality care in a safe environment and a foundation from which you can provide and receive personalized attention. We look forward to being a part of your professional journey. We invite you to apply today.

SUMMARY OF JOB

The Physician Assistant (PA) functions as a physician extender and surgical assistant, primarily in the operative acute care setting, but may also provide support in the critical care unit upon request. In collaboration with the practice physician, the PA communicates, as appropriate, with the patients, physicians and other members of the health care team about changes in a patient’s clinical condition and testing results. The PA serves as a liaison, educator, and patient advocate, and functions within individual patient needs, physician orders, Redeemer Health System policy and procedures, and the Pennsylvania PA license.

CONNECTING TO MISSION:

All individuals, within the scope of their position are responsible to perform their job in light of the Mission & Values of the Health System. Regardless of position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing health care. There is an ongoing responsibility for ensuring that the values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship and Collaboration are present in our interactions with one another and in the services, we provide.

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 3 years surgical assisting experience

Demonstrated competency in Clinical assessment

Maintains National Certification with 100 hours of CME credits every two years

Passes National Boards every six years

Obtains and maintains medical staff privileges for hospital based clinical services with delineation of privileges and prescriptive rights defined by supervising physicians.

LICENSE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

Physician Assistant licensed in Pennsylvania

Graduate of an accredited PA Program

CPR certified

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status or any other protected classification required by law.