Manage burn admissions, consults, and unit coverage while performing bedside debridement and wound care. Provide occasional trauma coverage and assist in the operating room.
Requirements summary
Must be a licensed Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania with current NCCPA certification and ATLS certification. Critical care experience is considered a plus.
professional certificateCritical CareDressing ChangesWound CareOperating Room AssistanceTrauma CoverageCentral Line PlacementArterial Line PlacementBurn SurgeryBedside Debridement
Job description
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience.
Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S.
News & World Report for 23 consecutive years.
We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region.
Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety.
These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Specialty
Our clinicians have a depth and breadth of surgical knowledge that are unmatched in the area, with expertise in less invasive techniques and innovative practices. At the Institute of Surgical Excellence, you’ll be a part of a team that is setting the bar for surgical excellence. Burn admissions, consults, and unit coverage Place central line, arterial line, bed side debridement, Wound care and dressing changes Occasional trauma coverage and assist in OR Three (3) twelve-hour shifts/week (6A-6P)
In a
Burn
Physician
Assistant career with
LVHN, you’ll experience: Expert clinicians who collaborate seamlessly with each other and with other highly trained professionals, each possessing unique areas of expertise The forefront of leading-edge technologies, delivering high-quality care to patients Our adaptable environment that stays current with the latest advancements in medical technology
Benefits: We acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a benefits package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. And now that we’re proudly part of Jefferson Health, we can offer current and future clinicians new educational and development opportunities at Thomas Jefferson University across our larger service area. We leverage its position as a world-class medical institution to recruit the best and brightest clinicians. Explore our benefits. Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage CME Time and Allowance *Abridge, a free and powerful
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Relocation (if applicable)
Qualifications: Medical Physician Assistant, or Osteopathic Physician Assistant with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania Physician Assistants must have a current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Current in ATLS Certification Critical care experience a plus Previous PA experience preferred *Reference to any third-party product or service is not an endorsement of such product or service but is provided for information purposes only. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Work
Shift:
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Address: 1200
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Cedar
Crest
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Location:
Lehigh
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Cedar
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Department: 1012-65121 LVPG-L Burn Surgery - 1210 S Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. Submit your Resume to join our Talent Network and stay informed about future opportunities! LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.
