Pediatric Physician Assistant- Orthopaedic Surgery

Penn State Health - Golisano Children's Hospital and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: M-F 7am to 6pm, varies depending on Inpatient, OR and Clinic

Recruiter Contact: Please contact Jill R. Brubaker at 
[email protected] for additional information

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital is seeking to hire an inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP). The selected APP will assist in the care of pediatric orthopaedic surgical inpatients. Clinical duties will include formulating and executing inpatient care plans, assisting during surgery, performing simple procedures, and applying casts and splints. Duties may also include basic outpatient fracture care during high volume periods.

The ideal candidate will have experience caring for pediatric orthopaedical patients, including those with neuromuscular disorders, fractures, infections, and complex medical conditions. In addition to pediatric orthopaedic experience, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent professionalism, communication skills and the ability to effectively educate and support patients and their families. The candidate should also be highly collaborative, with experience coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care for children with complex healthcare needs. 

The selected candidate will join a team of three pediatric orthopaedic surgeons, four outpatient Advanced Practice Providers, a Nurse Coordinator, and a highly capable team of resident physicians and ancillary staff.

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):

Prior pediatric inpatient or outpatient experience. Prior surgical experience.

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 GOLISANO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL?

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Golisano Children's Hospital serve as Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider.

Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital is the top-rated and most comprehensive children's hospital between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, fully equipped to treat the most severely ill or injured children with both the highest-level neonatal intensive care unit and a Level I pediatric trauma center.

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. 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 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