Physician Assistant - Psych Consult Services

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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

Recruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman at [email protected] for additional information.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Service Line is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to primarily provide inpatient psychiatric consult services throughout the hospital. We are recruiting for a full-time Physician Assistant (PA-C) with psychiatry experience. Candidates with certification or experience in Addiction Medicine are strongly encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will be licensed in Pennsylvania and have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience providing psychiatric and/or behavioral health care. Experience evaluating and managing patients with substance use disorders, co-occurring psychiatric conditions, and complex behavioral health needs is preferred.

Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and consultations, developing treatment plans, providing medication management, and collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team. The Physician Assistant will provide inpatient and telehealth services at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and other Penn State Health sites as needed while working within an established and collaborative behavioral health team.

The Physician Assistant functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team and provides comprehensive patient care services across the continuum of behavioral health. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, patient and family education, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

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):

• Minimum of two to three years of psychiatric or behavioral health experience
• Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry
• Experience in Addiction Medicine, substance use disorder treatment, or dual-diagnosis psychiatric care.
• Experience providing inpatient psychiatric consultation services.

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 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 posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. 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.

Union: Non Bargained

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