Advanced Practice Provider Fellow - Critical Care

Penn State Health

Final date to receive applications is February 28, 2026. All items must be submitted by the deadline (including letters of recommendation), to be considered for the Fall 2026 cohort.

The Penn State Health Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) fellowship is a postgraduate, transition-to-practice training program for physician assistants and acute care nurse practitioners who are interested in a critical care APP career. The 12‑month program includes clinical rotations through Penn State Health’s adult critical care units and additional time in services that support critical care such as Nephrology, Palliative Care, and Infectious Disease.

Trainees are expected to work an average of 40 hours per week clinically. In addition to the variety of clinical experiences, the fellowship includes didactic sessions, hands‑on training in a high‑fidelity simulation lab, online learning modules, case conferences, evidence‑based readings, and journal clubs. Trainees will dedicate approximately 10–12 hours per week to completing these learning activities.

• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant or Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
• National board certification required for both NPs and PAs prior to the start of the fellowship program
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification

• Ability to dedicate up to 50 hours a week to fellowship training; hours may be divided between clinical rotation, reading, completing online training modules, didactic sessions, case conferences, journal clubs, and clinical simulation
• Trainees will be expected to work the schedule outlined by their clinical mentors
• Schedules will include days, evenings, nights and weekends, but no holidays

In addition to the online application, please email the following items to ezechman.edu.

• A personal narrative describing your professional goals and interest in Critical Care (double spaced, 12‑point font, max 3 pages)
• A resume/CV, including a description of past critical care experience and any clinical rotations, if any
• Three letters of recommendation, one from a current program director or clinical faculty; if greater than two years since graduation, one from a recent supervising physician or APP colleague

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposes you to a wide patient population, and enables you to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package, including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period, and a Total Rewards Program that highlights many additional offerings.

• Be Well – Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
• Be Balanced – Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
• Be Secured – Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection
• Be Rewarded – Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program
• Be Supported – HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only academic medical center, Level 1 regional adult and pediatric trauma center, and tertiary care provider. As a four‑time Magnet‑designated hospital, Hershey values hard work and dedication. Through core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, the center commits to compassionate care for a diverse patient population, community, and each other. We promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union:
Non Bargained