Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: 8-4:30 M-F, some weekends
Recruiter: Please contact Savannah Stauffer at sstauffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

JOB SUMMARY:

We have an opportunity for a Lead Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner to join our physical medicine and rehabilitation practice at Penn State Health.

The position includes working with a multidisciplinary team of providers, therapists, nursing, and other ancillary services to focus on the holistic approach to patient care in order to improve functional ability, quality of life, and overall health for patients with physical impairments and disabilities, The overall patient population may include (but not limited to): stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputation, multiple trauma, cardiopulmonary disease, cancer, and other neurologic, rheumatologic, and musculoskeletal conditions. Position includes triage and discharge of inpatient and outpatient management, and consult patient management.

Management experience is also required as this position will supervise the PM&R APP Team, perform annual evaluations of APP staff; manage work schedules and coverage; interact with faculty and leadership to develop education programs and training for patients, APPs, and clinical support staff; provide clinical mentorship to APP group.

Prior experience in inpatient rehabilitation or physical medicine, medicine, neurology, or orthopaedics preferred, but not required. Candidate must be willing to work with patients of all age ranges from babies to adult geriatrics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Master's degree
• Currently licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant by State of employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Three (3) years of experience as an APP required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Two (2) years of leadership experience is 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.

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, martial 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 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health - Physician Recruitment

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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