Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: 24 hour in house
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Jill R. Brubaker at
[email protected] for additional information
SUMMARY OF POSITION:Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center Neonatology team is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our collaborative and dedicated team.
This position offers the opportunity to practice in a Level II NICU with additional responsibilities in the well-baby nursery and delivery room. A backup neonatologist is available overnight for consultation, to ensure strong clinical support at all times.
Following a structured orientation period, the PA will be credentialed and work both independently and collaboratively with attending physicians, peers, and other members of the healthcare team to provide high-quality specialty care to critically ill and newborn patients.
The PA may order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and imaging studies, as well as prescribe medications and interventions consistent with scope of practice. This position functions in an inpatient critical care setting, providing comprehensive neonatal care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- National board certification
- Current Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license (or eligible)
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Physician Assistant in neonatal critical care
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
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.
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.
