Penn State Health
Physician Assistant Nocturnist - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Penn State Health, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033
**Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center**
**Location** : US:PA:Hershey
**Work Type** : Full Time
**FTE** : 1.0
**Shift** : Night (7 on/7 off)
**Hours** : 12hr shifts
**Recruiter** : Please contact Savannah Stauffer at
sstauffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
for additional information.
**SUMMARY OF POSITION** :
The Heart and Vascular Institute of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking professional advanced practice provider to work as an integral member of the Cardiac Surgery team. Primary responsibilities of this position include admitting patients, performing history & physicals, inpatient rounds and medical management of intermediate and acute care level patients, planning and discharge of patients, and participation with surgeons in inpatient consults. This position is to provide medical planning and management of cardiac surgery patients in the hospital on floor or intermediate care status. Responsible for assisting physicians in the medical care and management of patients, performing such functions as making rounds, physical examinations, and other patient examinations, injections, care of wounds, arranging for patient referrals.
**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 required.
+ National Certification in Pennsylvania or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in Pennsylvania required.
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):**
+ Relevant experience preferred.
_This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email_
_hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu_
_or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF (https://www.pennstatehealth.org/sites/default/files/Careers/Accommodation%20Statement%20-%20CAREERS.pdf)
for more detailed steps for assistance._
**Union** : Non Bargained
**Position**
Physician Assistant Nocturnist - Cardiothoracic Surgery
**Location**
US:PA:Hershey | Advanced Practice | Full Time
**Req ID**
null
**Location** : US:PA:Hershey
**Work Type** : Full Time
**FTE** : 1.0
**Shift** : Night (7 on/7 off)
**Hours** : 12hr shifts
**Recruiter** : Please contact Savannah Stauffer at
sstauffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
for additional information.
**SUMMARY OF POSITION** :
The Heart and Vascular Institute of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking professional advanced practice provider to work as an integral member of the Cardiac Surgery team. Primary responsibilities of this position include admitting patients, performing history & physicals, inpatient rounds and medical management of intermediate and acute care level patients, planning and discharge of patients, and participation with surgeons in inpatient consults. This position is to provide medical planning and management of cardiac surgery patients in the hospital on floor or intermediate care status. Responsible for assisting physicians in the medical care and management of patients, performing such functions as making rounds, physical examinations, and other patient examinations, injections, care of wounds, arranging for patient referrals.
**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 required.
+ National Certification in Pennsylvania or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in Pennsylvania required.
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):**
+ Relevant experience preferred.
_This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email_
_hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu_
_or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF (https://www.pennstatehealth.org/sites/default/files/Careers/Accommodation%20Statement%20-%20CAREERS.pdf)
for more detailed steps for assistance._
**Union** : Non Bargained
**Position**
Physician Assistant Nocturnist - Cardiothoracic Surgery
**Location**
US:PA:Hershey | Advanced Practice | Full Time
**Req ID**
null