Physician Assistant - Pediatric Neurology

Physician Assistant
- Pediatric Neurology

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health
- Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:

PA:
Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Shift Differential:
Exempt:
Yes
Hours: 8-5pm Monday - Friday
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman  for additional information.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Penn State Health’s Pediatric Neurology group is seeking a Physician Assistant with an interest in headache, tic disorders, and epilepsy. The patient population includes newborns through 18 years of age.
This position is primarily outpatient with some inpatient responsibilities, including Emergency Department consultations and coverage of the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). The role will involve seeing referrals for new neurologic concerns as well as providing ongoing management of chronic conditions.
There are opportunities to develop new programs and areas of clinical practice based on the provider’s interests and expertise. The successful candidate will work alongside a supportive team of pediatric neurologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, care coordinators, and nursing staff.
Our collaborative practice environment includes an epilepsy monitoring unit, ketogenic diet team, neuromodulation team, and a dedicated team of epileptologists, providing an enriching opportunity to develop expertise in pediatric neurology.

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):

• Pediatric Physician Assistant experience preferred.
• Interest or experience in the evaluation and management of pediatric headaches, tic disorders, and epilepsy preferred.
• Experience caring for pediatric patients with neurologic conditions preferred.
• Interest in developing and expanding pediatric neurology programs and services 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. 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.

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…