What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant Critical Care - Hospitalist Medicine position at Penn State Health?
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Night
Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes
Hours: 7p-7a
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Kristen Brannen at kbrannen@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Night Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join its Hospital Medicine team. This position is open to Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants and is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. shifts. The APP will provide overnight coverage, managing acute and complex chronically ill adult patients. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, managing admissions and discharges, and responding to cross-cover calls and changes in patient condition. The provider will function as an integral part of the multidisciplinary care team and is expected to demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently overnight. Prior experience in hospital medicine is preferred. This position is eligible for a night shift differential in accordance with Penn State Health policy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
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:
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
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Night
Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes
Hours: 7p-7a
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Kristen Brannen at kbrannen@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Night Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join its Hospital Medicine team. This position is open to Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants and is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. shifts. The APP will provide overnight coverage, managing acute and complex chronically ill adult patients. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, managing admissions and discharges, and responding to cross-cover calls and changes in patient condition. The provider will function as an integral part of the multidisciplinary care team and is expected to demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently overnight. Prior experience in hospital medicine is preferred. This position is eligible for a night shift differential in accordance with Penn State Health policy.
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
- Acute critical care certification focus is preferred.
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.
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
