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Penn State Health - Penn State Health Medical Group LLC

Location: US:PA:Harrisburg (Colonial Park Family Practice will be the 'home' office)
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: 40 hours per week
Minimum Hourly Rate: $56.88
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Jill R. Brubaker at jbrubaker@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and adaptable Family Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our primary care team as a Float APP. This position provides clinical coverage across multiple family medicine locations in the Harrisburg Metropolitan region, helping maintain access to high-quality care during provider vacations, leaves of absence, staffing needs, and periods of increased patient volume. Because this is a float position, the APP will also support the broader primary care network through inbox management and other clinical administrative responsibilities when direct patient care needs are low.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working with patients across the lifespan, adapting quickly to different practice environments, and partnering effectively with physicians, APPs, nurses, and support staff.

The Advanced Practice Provider follows established nursing standards, procedures, and practices, and gives specific patient care directions to nursing and other staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide comprehensive primary care to patients across the lifespan, including preventive, acute, and chronic care. Evaluate, diagnose, and treat common medical conditions within the APP’s scope of practice; perform physical examinations; develop treatment plans; prescribe medications; and manage chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, asthma, and other common primary care diagnoses. Provide preventive services, health counseling, and age-appropriate screenings; order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies; and perform or assist with appropriate office-based procedures based on training and credentialing. Adapt efficiently to varying workflows, electronic medical record environments, and clinical teams while coordinating referrals and collaborating with specialists and other members of the care team. Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation. During periods when scheduled patient-care needs are limited, provide inbox management support for other family medicine practices and providers within the organization, including reviewing and appropriately addressing patient portal messages, laboratory and diagnostic results, medication refill requests, and other clinical inbox items within the APP’s scope of practice, as well as assisting with results and messages requiring timely clinical follow-up. Support access, continuity, and operational efficiency across the primary care network through other appropriate clinical and administrative responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in the State of employment
• National Certification in State of employment or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in the State of employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Previous experience working in multiple clinical locations or in a float/coverage role. At least 3 years of APP work experience.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP?

#WeAre committed to providing patient- and family-centered care to all patients —and skillfully handle needs at every level of complexity utilizing our shared governance model of care. The Medical Group is constructed of both primary care and multi-specialty offices that are striving to make a difference in each patient’s healthcare routine. Working alongside seasoned professionals, you will be spearheading the mission of Penn State Health to provide the highest quality care to all patients within their local community! Working with us means being part of a team that strives to provide excellent patient care every day, but also one that works together to set and achieve goals, build on the Penn State Health legacy and create new possibilities for the future.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.