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St Joseph Medical Group

Location: US:PA:Reading
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Varied
Hours: 7a-7p; 7p-7a; 7p-3a
Recruiter: Please contact Kristen Brannen at kbrannen@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

A Physician Assistant is engaged in admitting, consulting, and advising treatment plans for inpatients, following established protocols. Work includes providing direct patient care by examining diagnosing and analyzing the patient's current health condition in collaboration with a physician and/or established protocols/standards while providing cost-effective, quality medical care to all patients. Will work in conjunction with and seek supervision from Staff Physicians and the Medical Director. Provides care of hospitalized patients and has full control of a patient throughout their entire shift.

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 the State of employment or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in the State of employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• 1 year of Physician Assistant experience preferred.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

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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.Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across central Pennsylvania.The system includes Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa., Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children’s Hospital, Penn State Cancer Institute, and Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital (jointly owned), based in Hershey, Pa., as well as more than 1,300 physicians and direct care providers at 78 medical office locations. The system also has jointly owned health care providers, including Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, Hershey Endos...copy Center, Horizon Home Healthcare and the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute.Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University’s medical school.

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