Physician Assistant

**Penn State Health** - **St. Joseph Medical Center**

**Location:** US:PA:Reading

**Work Type:** Full Time

**FTE:** 1.0

**Shift:** Varied

**Shift Differential:** **Exempt: Yes**

**Hours:** Varied

**Recruiter Contact:** Please contact Esther I. Zechman at for additional information.

**SUMMARY OF POSITION:**

We are currently seeking a qualified Physician Assistant to manage and coordinate overnight care in the ICU for Cardiac Thoracic post-surgery patients from 7p-7a. The ideal candidate needs to have the ability to manage high-acuity patients and can prioritize care based on each patient's needs, be detailed oriented and maintain an open line of communication, and model a collaborative, professional relationship with all staff. Works in an inpatient critical care area that also provides mechanical circulatory support. The Physician Assistant should be proficient in Chest Tube Placement, Thoracentesis and Paracentesis, Central Line placement and management; A-lines, Swans, IABP management, CRRT management, and Ventilator management.

**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

+ Minimum two (2) years in Critical Care managing Cardiac Surgery patients

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):**

+ ICU critical care experience

+ Two (2) years experience as a physician assistant

**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?**

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.

**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.

**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?**

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

**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. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.**

_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._

_Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information._

**Position** Physician Assistant Intensivist - Hospitalists

**Location** US:PA:Reading | Advanced Practice | Full Time

**Req ID** 74971