Physician Assistant - Orthopaedic Trauma

Penn State Health -

Hershey Medical Center Location:

US:

PA:

Camp Hill Work Type:

Full Time FTE:

1.0

Shift:

Varied Hours:

Varied due to call coverage, OR and clinic

Recruiter Contact:

Please contact Jill R. Brubaker at jbrubaker@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center has an exciting opportunity to join the team as an Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant at our Level 2 Trauma Center. The Physician Assistant performs common orthopedic procedures, such as reductions, splinting, traction, assist in OR, and suturing. Other duties include rounding, consults, admitting, and discharging patients. They will communicate with other specialists, answering calls/texts, and messages. The PA works in both inpatient and clinic areas. The PA team rotates taking home call and are not in house 24/7. Response to call within 30 minutes is required.

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

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 (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

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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