Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Hershey, PA
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals

We are currently seeking experienced Physician Assistant candidates for an intensivist position in The Heart and Vascular Institute Critical Care Unit (HVICCU). Our 30-bed unit currently consists of: Intensivists and Advance Practice Providers providing 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days per year management of cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, cardiology, interventional and mechanical circulatory support patients; including those who have undergone cardiac surgical procedures such as CABG, valve surgery, LVADS, ECMO, and cardiac transplantation. APPs are responsible for direct critical care patient management in the HVICCU. This includes management of complex therapies such as: IABP, Impella, VADs, ECMO, CRRT, Respiratory Ventilators, Inotropes, Vasopressors, Vasoactive Intravenous Medications. Actively participates in daily rounds on patients during post-operative phases of care, performs assessments, and makes medical management plan revisions in collaboration with physicians, consulted services, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams. Performs procedures including placement of A-line, central line, Swan Ganz catheter, removal of IABP, chest tubes and cardiac pacer wires.

  • Direct critical care patient management in the HVICCU.
  • Management of complex therapies such as IABP, Impella, VADs, ECMO, CRRT, Respiratory Ventilators, Inotropes, Vasopressors, Vasoactive Intravenous Medications.
  • Participate in daily rounds on patients during post-operative phases of care.
  • Perform assessments and make medical management plan revisions in collaboration with physicians, consulted services, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Perform procedures including placement of A-line, central line, Swan Ganz catheter, removal of IABP, chest tubes and cardiac pacer wires.
  • 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.
  • Medical, dental and vision with no waiting period.
  • Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
  • Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
  • Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
  • Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts.
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