Penn State Health

Physician Assistant Hospitalist - Hematology Oncology

Penn State Health$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or a relevant baccalaureate or higher degree program
  • National Certification in State of employment or in another State with reciprocity and licensure
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • 1-2 years of experience in hospital medicine or a related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses
  • Work independently or collaborate with a healthcare team
  • Focus on health promotion and disease prevention
  • Order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests like lab work and x-rays
  • Prescribe medications as needed
  • Provide comprehensive care for hospitalized patients
  • Manage patient care throughout entire shift

Benefits

  • Full-time employment with a varied shift schedule
  • Opportunity for teamwork in a healthcare setting
  • Involvement in health promotion and disease prevention
  • Access to diagnostic testing resources
  • Opportunity to work with hospitalized patients
  • Potential for career growth with hospital experience
Full Job Description
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.9
Shift: Varied
Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes
Hours: 12
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Erica L. Moyer at [email protected] for additional information

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe. Provides care of hospitalized patients and has full control of a patient throughout their entire shift.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

1-2 years hospital medicine or related experience

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across central Pennsylvania. It is part of Penn State University and includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, and Penn State Cancer Institute. The health system provides a full range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. Penn State Health is committed to advancing medical research and education, and is home to the Penn State College of Medicine.
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