Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program required
Minimum of 1 year experience as a Physician Assistant preferred
Maintain a Physician Assistant license in Pennsylvania, both Medical and Osteopathic preferred
Collaborative agreement approved through the state within 3 months of start date required
National certification required
DEA required within 6 months of start date
Healthcare provider CPR certification required at time of hire
Master's Degree in Nursing required for NP applicants
Current Pennsylvania RN licensure required for NP applicants
Current NP certification from a board-recognized national organization required for NP applicants
Minimum of 1 year experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
Responsibilities
Function as an essential member of the healthcare team
Provide patient care as needed based on physician direction
Collaborate with physicians and other providers
Assist in clinical decision-making
Contribute to patient education and health maintenance
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Support the onboarding of new clinical staff
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision offered from the first month after start date
Paid Time Off
401k retirement plan with company match after vesting
Short Term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Flex Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Summary:
As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will function as an essential member of the team in the practice setting or on units as indicated by physician needs.
Other information:
QUALIFICATIONS:
-Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
-Minimum of 1 year experience as a Physician Assistant preferred
-Maintain a Physician Assistant license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, both Medical and Osteopathic preferred
-Collaborative agreement approved through the state within 3 months of start date required
-National certification required
-DEA required within 6 months of start date
-Current Healthcare provider CPR through the American Heart Association required at time of hire
-Maintains ACLS and PALS certification preferred
OR
-Master's Degree in Nursing required
-Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse licensure required
-Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner from a board-recognized national certification organization (as per the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing) which requires the passing of a national certifying examination in the particular clinic specialty area in which the applicant is seeking certification by the board
-Healthcare Provider CPR certification from American Heart Association required
-Minimum of (1) year experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
-Maintain current ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications
WHAT WE OFFER:
Career Advancement Opportunities
Generous and Affordable Medical Benefit Package
Free Parking
BENEFITS:
Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
Paid Time Off
401k retirement plan with company match after vesting
Short Term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Flex Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About Penn Highlands Healthcare
Penn Highlands Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system that provides care to residents of 8 counties in Western Pennsylvania. The system includes 4 hospitals, 1 nursing home, and over 100 physician offices. Penn Highlands Healthcare was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in DuBois, Pennsylvania.
