**Penn State Health** - **Hershey Medical Center** **Location:** US:PA: Hershey **Work Type:** Full Time **FTE:** 1.0 **Shift:** Varied **Hours:** 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM **Recruiter Contact:** Lindsay K. Wagner at lwagner9@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO://lwagner9@pennstatehealth.psu.edu) **About Us:** Penn State Hershey Medical Center is dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients and their families. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider to join our Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) team. Our facility is known for its commitment to advanced medical care and research, and we aim to enhance the health and well-being of our community. **Position Overview:** The MICU Advanced Practice Provider will play a crucial role in the management of critically ill patients. This position requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced environment. **Key Responsibilities:** + Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans for critically ill patients. + Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as necessary. + Collaborate with attending physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care. + Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly. + Educate patients and their families on disease processes, treatment options, and preventative care. + Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to clinical research projects. **Minimum Qualifications:** + Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in the State of Pennsylvania required. + National Certification in Pennsylvania or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in Pennsylvania required. + • Must possess knowledge of appropriate critical care, to include advanced cardiac life support and basic cardiopulmonary life support certification. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Current AGACNP certification or Physician Assistant certification. + Previous experience in an ICU setting required; fellowship training preferred. + Strong clinical skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Current Pennsylvania state license or eligibility for licensure. **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:** https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth **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:** https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards **WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?** Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth. **YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.** _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 hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance._ **Union:** Non Bargained **Position** Physician Assistant Critical Care - Pulmonary Medicine **Location** US:PA: Hershey | Advanced Practice | Full Time **Req ID** null