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Penn Medicine

Acute Care NP or Masters Physician Assistant- Neurosurgery & Neuro Critical Care -Penn Presbyterian

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A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, 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. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.

$132,705 / year median in Pennsylvania

+8% projected growth

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Acute Care NP or Master's Physician Assistant
  • Neurosurgery & Neuro Critical Care
  • Penn Presbyterian Penn Medicine
  • 3.
9 Philadelphia, PA Job Details 2 hours ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement Qualifications CPR Certification Cardiovascular emergency response BLS Certification ACLS Certification Advanced practice provider Critical care (emergency response procedures) Prescribing medications Full Job Description Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC), the leading Level One Trauma Center in the Philadelphia area, has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neuroscience Team to manage the care of our Neurosurgery and Neurocritical care patients. In this key Advanced Practice role, you will be part of a team model, collaborating with Neurosurgeons, Neurocritical Care physicians and PPMC's multidisciplinary consult services. Drawing on your high level of autonomy and expert skill, you will direct the clinical management of the critically ill and injured (TBI, brain tumor, SCI, stroke, etc.) on the floor and in the ICU ensuring continuity of care for patients, their families and our hospital staff. At PPMC, you can expect to develop and grow professionally, as leadership opportunities are a part of daily life here. Our APPs integrate education, research, leadership and consultation into practice through nursing and resident instruction, clinical trials, publications, quality project participation and hospital committee membership.
Schedule:
13-hour shifts. 50-50 Day / Night Rotation. 1 Weekend per Month. Holiday Rotation.
Minimum Requirements:
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required) BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association required Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Masters Physician Assistant required Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Pennsylvania State license, active and in good standing at time of hire Prescriptive Authority (Required) Registered Nurse
  • PA (Required if Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) Master of Arts or Science (Required) The CRNP and/or PA-C must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.
Minimum 2 years of experience strongly preferred. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • Dental Insurance