Hospice Physician Associate opening in west central PA
Saint Charles, Missouri, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/04/24

Seeking full-time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to support their Hospice and Palliative Medicine / Family Medicine team. This role will primarily work Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. This position does require night home call, weekend call, and rounding responsibilities.

  • Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
  • Position Specifics: Hematology/Oncology. Primarily outpatient
  • Department Details: Our APPs enjoy an APP lead reporting structure and strong onboarding program.

Qualifications:

Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances

PA: 

  • A graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) is required
  • BS or MS candidate is preferred
  • Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred
  • Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required
  • Current CPR certification is required
  • Act 34 Clearance required

CRNP: 

  • The successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required
  • BSN, MSN is preferred
  • Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred
  • Current state RN license and CRNP certification are required
  • National certification, eligible for licensure by Pennsylvania board of nursing, eligible for certification as a CRNP by Pennsylvania state board of nursing
  • Current CPR certification is required
  • Act 34 Clearance required

The Community:

The area provides an opportunity to celebrate the change of seasons, appreciate an outdoor lifestyle, and enjoy a balance between work and play. The area is rich in culture, excellent schools, sports, outdoor recreation, shopping, and dining experiences, with easy access to nearby major metropolitan areas.

  • Very reasonable cost of living
  • Family-oriented community
  • Excellent school systems
  • Abundant cultural amenities including hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, and skiing at nearby state parks, resorts and rail trails, Big10 sports, national touring performing artists
  • Active social scene from neighboring State College, home to Penn State’s University Park campus.
  • Centrally located with easy access to larger, neighboring cities. Between 40 minutes to 4.5 hours to major cities including Pittsburgh, State College, Philadelphia, DC, and NYC.

APPLY NOW or TEXT Job #EC227246 & email address to 636 - 628 - 2412.


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