Advanced Practice Provider Fellow - Critical Care

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Varied

Hours: Varied

Recruiter: Please contact Savannah Stauffer at [email protected] for additional information

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Penn State Health Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) fellowship is a post - graduate, transition to practice training program for physician assistants and acute care nurse practitioners who have a sincere interest in a career as a Critical Care APP. The 12-month program includes clinical rotations through Penn State Health's adult Critical Care units.

In addition, trainees will have clinical experiences with services that are integral in supporting Critical Care including Nephrology, Palliative Care, and Infectious Disease. Trainees are expected to work an average of 40 hours per week clinically. In addition to the variety of clinical experiences, there will be didactic sessions as well as hands on training in our high-fidelity simulation lab.

Learning will also be enhanced using on- line learning modules, case conferences, evidenced based readings and journal clubs. The trainee can expect to dedicate approximately 10-12 hours a week to completing these learning activities. The fellowship program starts in early November 2024.

Requirements:

Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant or Adult- Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program

National board certification required for both NPs and PAs prior to the start of the fellowship program.

Current BLS Certification

Current ACLS Certification

Ability to dedicate up to 50 hours a week to fellowship training. Hours may be divided between clinical rotation, reading, completing online training modules, didactic sessions, case conferences, journal clubs and clinical simulation.

Fellows will be expected to work the schedule that is outlined by their clinical mentors. Schedules will include days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

In addition to the online application, please Email the following items to [email protected]

• A personal narrative describing your professional goals and interest in Critical Care (Double spaced, 12 font, max 3 pages).

• A resume/CV, including a description of past critical care experience, including clinical rotations, if any.

• Three letters of recommendation, one from a current program director or clinical faculty. If greater than two years since graduation, one from a recent supervising physician or APP colleague.

Application deadline is July 15th, 2024. All items must be submitted by the deadline (including letters of recommendation), to be considered for the Fall 2024 cohort.

All applications will be reviewed, and the finalists will be contacted to complete virtual interviews. Interview dates are to be determined.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, martial status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained

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