Job Description

Penn State Health - Medical Group

Location: US:PA:Harrisburg

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Dayshift

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm - 40 hrs/week, between the days/hours listed. No weekends, no holidays, no on-call.

Recruiter Contact: Please contact Kristen Brannen at [email protected] for more information.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center has an exciting full-time (40 hours a week/ 1.0 FTE) opportunity for a Physician Assistant to join our Interventional Radiology team due to the expansion of our program. The team is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant to assist with routine radiology procedures. Qualified candidates will be expected to perform standard fluoroscopic procedures such as barium swallows, upper GI exams, barium enemas, small bowel follow-throughs, tube/leak checks, line patency checks, and other minor procedures. We also do the following procedures: joint arthrography for both conventional and MRI/CT arthrograms; fluoroscopically guided lumbar punctures; thoracentesis; paracentesis; and ultrasound-guided thyroid and lymph node biopsies. The Physician Assistant will assist the Interventional Radiologist who is on call with more complex procedures. Working with and scheduling patients through the Cerner EMR is required. The PA-C will also serve as the main contact point in the hospital for IR-related questions.

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):

• Relevant experience preferred.
  
  

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.

For more information:

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.
  
  

For a full list with more detailed information:

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.

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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Remote job, Shift work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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