Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist - Infectious Disease

Advanced Practice Provider

Penn State Health is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider to join the inpatient Infectious Disease team. The role involves providing patient care, diagnosing and treating infectious diseases in inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating with the healthcare team, conducting assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing treatment plans. The Advanced Practice Provider will also participate in educational activities, research, and quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is flexible, detail-oriented, interested in learning, efficient but thorough, and enjoys patient care, as well as being an integral part of a high-functioning, productive team. This position is mainly day shift, with weekends and call coverage for Lancaster Medical Center and/or St. Joseph Medical Center.

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
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred qualifications:

• Infectious Diseases experience is preferred but not required.
• 2-3 years of experience is preferred, but a new graduate will be considered.

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.

Penn State Health Medical Group is committed to providing patient- and family-centered care to all patients and skillfully handle needs at every level of complexity utilizing our shared governance model of care. The Medical Group is constructed of both primary care and multi-specialty offices that are striving to make a difference in each patient's healthcare routine. Working alongside seasoned professionals, you will be spearheading the mission of Penn State Health to provide the highest quality care to all patients within their local community! Working with us means being part of a team that strives to provide excellent patient care every day, but also one that works together to set and achieve goals, build on the Penn State Health legacy and create new possibilities for the future.