Surgery - General Physician Assistant

General Summary

In collaboration with the physician, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients within the scope of practice as defined by all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, protocols, etc. and within the individual Advanced Practice Provider's (APP) particular clinical specialty area, licensure, and competency level.
Supported. Rewarded. Investing in You.
Job Title:

Advanced Practice Provider
Location:

York, PA
Employment Type:

Full-time
What You?ll Champion:
Full-time Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification opportunity with a leading cardiac surgery team at WellSpan York Hospital.
Join a highly collaborative practice featuring 4 cardiac surgeons and 4 experienced APPs.
Four 10-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, with a shared call rotation.
Provide comprehensive cardiac surgery, critical care, and inpatient management for pre- and post-operative patients.
Perform consults, daily rounds, patient assessments, discharge planning, and care coordination.
Support a busy cardiac surgery service across two operating rooms while managing inpatient and ICU patient care.
Serve as a surgical team member by first assisting in adult cardiac surgery cases and performing endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting to support exceptional patient outcomes.
Cardiac surgery experience required; Acute Care NP or PA-C certification required.
Must reside within 40 minutes of WellSpan York Hospital for call coverage.
First in Class Benefits:
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Short-term disability
Financial education and support, including DailyPay
Wellness and Wellbeing programs
Caregiver support via Wellthy
Childcare referral service via Wellthy
What Sets Us Apart:
Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recently recognized WellSpan as one of America?s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025 ? a distinction WellSpan has been honored with for the third year in a row!
WellSpan Health has once again been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine? organization for its efforts to promote the wellbeing of its team members through targeted initiatives and programs that reduce burnout and stressors in the workplace
WellSpan Well-being :

We focus on promoting overall health and wellness. Our initiatives and activities provide resources and support to help individuals improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Discover Your Dream Location:
York, PA
Affordable and convenient location ? York offers a low cost of living with easy access to major cities like Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., making it ideal for commuters and familie

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Masters Degree For Nurse Practitioner. Required or
Bachelors Degree For Physician Assistant. Required
Masters Degree For Physician Assistant. Preferred
Work Experience:

1 year Relevant experience. Required
Licenses:

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire Required or
Licensed Physician Assistant Upon Hire Required and
Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required or
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Required
Courses and Training:

BLS and/or ACLS as appropriate for the clinical role. Upon Hire Required and
Nurse Practitioner - Completion of an accredited program for nurse practitioners and appropriate clinical specialty certification. Upon Hire Required or
Physician Assistant - Graduate of accredited physician assistant program. Upon Hire Required