Location: US:PA: Camp Hill
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes
Hours: 12 hr. shifts
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Erica L. Moyer at [email protected] for additional information

Penn State Health Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant candidate to work as an integral member of our Cardiac Surgery team at Holy Spirit Medical Center, with potential coverage at Hershey Medical Center as needed. Both hospitals are located just outside of Harrisburg, PA. The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing surgical assistance as well as pre and postoperative patient care, including test interpretation and patient referral under the responsibility and supervision of the surgeon. Prior experience caring for the cardiac surgery patient population and proficiency in performing endovascular vein harvest are required.

In this role, the Physician Assistant will function as an integral member of the multidisciplinary cardiac surgery team, providing comprehensive care across the continuum of the surgical experience. Responsibilities include first assisting in the operating room, performing endovascular vein harvesting, managing preoperative and postoperative patient care, interpreting diagnostic tests, coordinating patient referrals, and collaborating closely with the supervising cardiac surgeons to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current or eligible Pennsylvania Physician Assistant licensure.
• Prior experience caring for cardiac surgery patients is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in endovascular vein harvesting is required.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment.

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.

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to the greater Harrisburg region with outpatient and inpatient locations in Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and Northern York counties. The facility features 281 beds, a four-story Ortenzio Heart Center, and around-the-clock complex critical care for those suffering from life-threatening injuries.

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.