Physician Assistant

3 weeks ago


Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States Penn State Health Full time
Physician Assistant - Sickle Cell Disease Specialist

Penn State Health Cancer Institute is seeking a highly skilled Physician Assistant to join our team in the Division of Blood and Vascular Disorders. As a Sickle Cell Disease Specialist, you will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to provide exceptional care to patients with sickle cell disease.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist lead physician with preparing for clinic, including reviewing records from referring providers for new patients or records since last seen for return patients.
  • Obtain histories, place orders, and document during clinic visits.
  • Collaborate with lead provider to share discussing and teaching patients regarding the rationale of treatments while in clinic and implementing/prescribing treatments.
  • Evaluate patients in infusion room for acute pain crises and bill for these evaluations.
  • Manage narcotic prescriptions, including monitoring refill needs and monitoring urine drug screens.
  • Evaluate patients admitted to the hospital for acute sickle cell crisis within 24-48 hours of admission, on day of discharge, and as needed as a consultant and bill for these services.
  • Develop and work with lead physician on QI initiatives for Sickle Cell Clinic and Sickle Cell Population and manage data collection for Data Collection and Reporting Tool (DCRT) for state grant.
Requirements:
  • Graduate of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in the State of Pennsylvania.
  • National Certification in Pennsylvania or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in Pennsylvania.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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.

We offer a comprehensive 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.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are an equal opportunity employer. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact us for assistance.



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