Penn State Health - Physician Recruitment
Physician Assistant - Hematology Oncology
Penn State Health - Physician Recruitment, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033
Penn State Health
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Hershey Medical CenterLocation:
US:PA:HersheyWork Type:
Full TimeFTE:
1.0Shift:
VariedHours:
VariedRecruiter Contact:
Lindsay Wagner at
Lwagner9@pennstatehealth.psu.eduJob Summary:Penn State Health Cancer Institute has a new and exciting opportunity available for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Division of Blood and Vascular Disorders to support the Sickle Cell Program. This dedicated Sickle Cell Disease APP will work in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams including Physicians, APPs, nursing, and dosimetry in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as assisting in quality improvement initiatives.Outpatient Responsibilities :Assist lead physician with preparing for clinic including reviewing records from referring provider for new patients or records since last seen for return patients.Clinic visits: obtaining histories, placing orders and documentation during clinic visit.Collaborative Role: APP and lead provider to share discussing and teaching patients regarding the rationale of treatments while in clinic and implementing/prescribing treatments. Education of patients on appropriate use of red cell transfusions, management of iron overload, chronic pain management, recognition and treatment of early renal dysfunction, and VTE prophylaxis/treatment.First contact for nurse coordinator for daily concerns of this patient population.Infusion Room: Evaluate patients in infusion room for acute pain crises and bill for these evaluations.Pain Management: Manage narcotic prescriptions including monitoring refill needs and monitoring urine drug screens and will work to develop a proactive calendar for refill needs.Inpatient Management :Evaluate patients admitted to the hospital for acute sickle cell crisis within 24-48 hours of admission, on day of discharge and as needed as a consultant and bill for these services.QI Projects :Develop and work with lead physician on QI initiatives for Sickle Cell Clinic and Sickle Cell Population and manage data collection for Data Collection and Reporting Tool (DCRT) for state grant.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.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
with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts.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.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.YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.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.Union:
Non Bargained
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Hershey Medical CenterLocation:
US:PA:HersheyWork Type:
Full TimeFTE:
1.0Shift:
VariedHours:
VariedRecruiter Contact:
Lindsay Wagner at
Lwagner9@pennstatehealth.psu.eduJob Summary:Penn State Health Cancer Institute has a new and exciting opportunity available for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Division of Blood and Vascular Disorders to support the Sickle Cell Program. This dedicated Sickle Cell Disease APP will work in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams including Physicians, APPs, nursing, and dosimetry in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as assisting in quality improvement initiatives.Outpatient Responsibilities :Assist lead physician with preparing for clinic including reviewing records from referring provider for new patients or records since last seen for return patients.Clinic visits: obtaining histories, placing orders and documentation during clinic visit.Collaborative Role: APP and lead provider to share discussing and teaching patients regarding the rationale of treatments while in clinic and implementing/prescribing treatments. Education of patients on appropriate use of red cell transfusions, management of iron overload, chronic pain management, recognition and treatment of early renal dysfunction, and VTE prophylaxis/treatment.First contact for nurse coordinator for daily concerns of this patient population.Infusion Room: Evaluate patients in infusion room for acute pain crises and bill for these evaluations.Pain Management: Manage narcotic prescriptions including monitoring refill needs and monitoring urine drug screens and will work to develop a proactive calendar for refill needs.Inpatient Management :Evaluate patients admitted to the hospital for acute sickle cell crisis within 24-48 hours of admission, on day of discharge and as needed as a consultant and bill for these services.QI Projects :Develop and work with lead physician on QI initiatives for Sickle Cell Clinic and Sickle Cell Population and manage data collection for Data Collection and Reporting Tool (DCRT) for state grant.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.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
with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts.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.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.YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.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.Union:
Non Bargained
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