• Physician Assistant Critical Care Intensivist…

    Penn State Health (Hershey, PA)


    Penn State Health** - **Hershey Medical Center

    **Location:** US:PA: Hershey

    **Work Type:** Full Time

    **FTE:** 1.0

    **Shift:** Varied

    Shift Differential:** **Exempt: Yes

    **Hours:** 7am to 7pm, 7pm to 7am

    **Recruiter Contact:** Please contact Esther I. Zechman at [email protected] (MAILTO://[email protected]) for additional information.

    **SUMMARY OF POSITION** :

     

    We are currently seeking experienced Physician Assistant candidates for an intensivist position in The Heart and Vascular Institute Critical Care Unit (HVICCU). Our 30-bed unit currently consists of: Intensivists and Advance Practice Providers providing 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days per year management of cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, cardiology, interventional and mechanical circulatory support patients; including those who have undergone cardiac surgical procedures such as CABG, valve surgery, LVADS, ECMO, and cardiac transplantation.

     

    APPs are responsible for direct critical care patient management in the HVICCU. This includes management of complex therapies such as: IABP, Impella, VADs, ECMO, CRRT, Respiratory Ventilators, Inotropes, Vasopressors, Vasoactive Intravenous Medications. Actively participates in daily rounds on patients during post-operative phases of care, performs assessments, and makes medical management plan revisions in collaboration with physicians, consulted services, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams. Performs procedures including placement of A-line, central line, Swan Ganz catheter, removal of IABP, chest tubes and cardiac pacer wires.

     

    **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.

    + 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

     

    _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 Intensivist - Heart & Vasc

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

    **Req ID** 82990