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Penn State Health** - **Hershey Medical Center

**Location:** US:PA: Hershey

**Work Type:** PRN

**FTE:** 0.001

**Shift:** Varied

Shift Differential:** **Exempt: No

**Hours:** 10, 12, 16 and 24 hour shifts

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

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center Neonatology team is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to join our collaborative team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to practice in a Level II NICU with additional responsibilities in the well-baby nursery and delivery room.

The Physician Assistant will manage and coordinate overnight care for NICU patients, working both independently and collaboratively with attending physicians, peers, and members of the multidisciplinary care team to provide high-quality care to critically ill and newborn patients.

An in-house Respiratory Therapist is available for all deliveries, and a backup Neonatologist is available overnight for consultation. The unit averages 1,000–1,500 deliveries per year.

Following a structured orientation period, the Physician Assistant will be credentialed to practice independently within the scope of Neonatology.

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 Pennsylvania

+ National certification in Pennsylvania or in another state with reciprocity and licensure to practice in Pennsylvania

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications

+ Two (2) years of experience as a Physician Assistant

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

+ NICU or neonatal critical care experience

+ Two (2) years of experience within Neonatology or a related acute care specialty

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_** **w** ith 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 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._

Union:** **Non Bargained

**Position** Physician Assistant Crit Care Intensiv (Per Diem) - Neonat

**Location** US:PA: Hershey | Advanced Practice | PRN

**Req ID** 87068