Physician Assistant Orthopaedic Trauma at PSH Holy Spirit Medical Center

Overview

Penn State Health
- Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:

PA:
Camp Hill
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied due to call coverage, OR and clinic
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Jill R. Brubaker  for additional information.

Summary of Position: Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center has an exciting opportunity to join the team as an Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant at our Level 2 Trauma Center. The Physician Assistant performs common orthopedic procedures, such as reductions, splinting, traction, assist in OR, and suturing. Other duties include rounding, consults, admitting, and discharging patients. The PA will communicate with other specialists, answer calls/texts, and messages.

The PA works in both inpatient and clinic areas. The PA team rotates taking home call and are not in house 24/7. Response to call within 30 minutes is required.

• Perform common orthopedic procedures (reductions, splinting, traction, suturing).
• Assist in operating room and in rounding, rounding on patients, consultations, admitting, and discharging.
• Communicate with other specialists, answer calls/texts, and messages.
• Work in both inpatient and clinic areas.
• Participate in on-call rotation; respond to call within 30 minutes.

• 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 the state of employment or in another state with reciprocity and licensure to practice in the state of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

• 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 HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Virtual Benefits Orientation, and 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 Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other.

As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

You take care of them. We’ll take care of you. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. This 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 is based on company policy or union contract. All individuals selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Penn State Health does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Union: Non Bargained