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Advanced Practice Provider - General Surgery
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What they do
A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$133,133 / year median in Pennsylvania
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Advanced Practice Provider•General Surgery Location:
Chambersburg, PA Employment Type:
Full-Time What You'll Champion:
Diverse practice combining inpatient care, outpatient follow-up visits, surgical first assist responsibilities, and procedure-based patient management. Broad exposure to both emergency general surgery and elective surgical cases, including consults, rounding, triage, and operating room support. Collaborative team environment working alongside three surgeons and two APPs in a well-established general surgery practice. Flexible scheduling model with a mix of day, evening, and overnight coverage averaging approximately 36 hours per week across 15 shifts per month. New graduate-friendly opportunity offering mentorship and hands-on surgical experience across the full continuum of patient care. First inClass Benefits:
Parental Leave up to 4 weeks Competitive compensation and incentive plan Flexible spending and health savings accounts Retirement savings plan Paid time off (PTO) Short-term disability Financial education and support, including DailyPay Wellness and Wellbeing programs Caregiver support via Wellthy Childcare referral service viaWellthy What Sets Us Apart:
Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recently recognized WellSpan as one of America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025- a distinction WellSpan has been honored with for the third year in a row!
WellSpan Well-being :
We focus on promoting overall health and wellness. Our initiatives and activities provide resources and support to help individuals improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.Discover Your Dream Location:
Chambersburg, PA Offers a suburban feel, good public schools, and access to healthcare, parks, and libraries, while being close to major highways for commuting. Capitol Theatre Center- Historic venue for movies and live performances Outdoor Recreation
- Near Caledonia State Park and Michaux State Forest for hiking, camping, and fishing Confidentially Connect with
Our Recruiter:
Name:
Max Ober Email:
mober6@wellspan.orgPhone:
717-356-4988Website:
www.joinwellspan.orgQualifications Minimum Education:
Masters Degree Nurse Practitioner Required or Bachelors Degree Physician Assistant Required Masters Degree Physician Assistant Preferred Work Experience:
1 yearRequired Licenses:
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire Required or Licensed Physician Assistant Upon Hire Required and Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required or Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Required Courses and Training:
BLS and/or ACLS as appropriate for the clinical role. Upon Hire Required and Nurse Practitioner- board certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on Certification Upon Hire Required and Nurse Practitioner
- Completion of an accredited program for nurse practitioners Upon Hire Required or Physician Assistant
- Graduate of accredited physician assistant program
Upon Hire Required Tracking Code:
228756Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance