Physician Assistant, Surgical Otolaryngology - Lancaster General Health

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

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Position Description

Join our growing surgical otolaryngology practice at an exciting time of expansion. We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled PA-C to join our collaborative team of 5 physicians and 1 audiologist. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the development of this role while providing comprehensive ENT care across all age groups in both clinical and surgical settings.

Hours: Mon-Fri. 8:30am – 5:00pm; participation in call coverage rotation

Why Join Our Team?

• Dynamic growth phase with new providers joining the practice and expanded service offerings
• Opportunity to influence and develop the PA-C role within the practice
• Collaborative team environment with experienced ENT surgeons
• Comprehensive ENT practice offering diverse clinical and surgical experiences
• Advanced services including on-site audiology and upcoming cochlear implant program

Position Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage new and established patients independently across all age groups (birth to 100+ years), including special needs patients
• Perform in-office procedures
• High-volume office setting
• Surgical assist

Position Requirements

• Current PA-C certification
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant by the PA Board of Medicine.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a practicing PA-C, 5+ years preferred
• Experience in otolaryngology or surgical specialty strongly preferred
• Comfort treating patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric
• Ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative practice approach
• Strong clinical skills and procedural competency

Why Penn Medicine?

• Featured as a Forbes Top Employer
• Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of PSLF eligibility, strong retirement, dependent tuition benefit, CME and time off programs
• Onboarding/orientation program designed for individual education and support, including EMR training
• Employee wellness resources and work/life programs including active efforts to reduce in-basket burden and after-hours clinical work
• Access to in-system referrals for patients
• Networking and connection to colleagues across all specialties throughout Penn Medicine

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.