Physician Assistant Hospitalist - Interventional Radiology

Penn State Health - Medical Group Location: US:PA:HarrisburgWork Type: Full TimeFTE: 1.0Shift: DayshiftHours: 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 kbrannen@pennstatehealth.psu.edu 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: 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 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.