Trauma Surgery at Level 2 Trauma Center

Penn Highlands Healthcare is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Trauma team at Penn Highlands Dubois. Trauma PAs will work collaboratively with primary care physicians and other advanced practice providers to provide quality care at Penn Highlands Dubois in Dubois, PA.

Penn Highlands Dubois has a new state-of-the-art Emergency Department with level 2 Trauma designation now open and treating patients! The addition also has a Neurological/Trauma Intensive Care unit on the second floor. This unit includes 20 private patient rooms.

Highlights of the new ED include:

• The eight-bay Vertical Care Unit for patients with minor ailments to receive expedited care.
• Four trauma treatment bays.
• Four rooms to support patients with behavioral health needs.
• Treatment rooms with greater privacy for pediatric patients and assault victims.

Position Details:

• Six 12 hour shifts and one 8 hour shift per pay period
• Shifts will be 7a-7p or 7p-7a
• No call requirement
• Covers trauma surgery and emergency general surgery
• ATLS is required

Benefits and Incentives:

• Competitive Compensation

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance         
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off andSick Time
• Annual CME Allowance

Penn Highlands Healthcare is a 632-licensed inpatient bed, not-for-profit health system serving more than  3.9 million  residents in a  39-county service area. Penn Highlands Healthcare is a comprehensive network of care that includes  eight hospitals: Penn Highlands DuBois; Penn Highlands Brookville; Penn Highlands Elk; Penn Highlands Clearfield; Penn Highlands Huntingdon; Penn Highlands Tyrone; Penn Highlands Mon Valley; and Penn Highlands Connellsville; as well as The Hahne Regional Cancer Center; The Maternal and Child Centers of Penn Highlands DuBois and Elk; The Heart Center of Penn Highlands DuBois; and The Lung Center of Penn Highlands DuBois.

Outpatient services are provided at more than 100 locations throughout the region as well as seven Q-Care Urgent Care facilities. Penn Highlands Healthcare is a growing healthcare system with a network of more than 740 primary care and specialty physicians and more than 374 advanced practice providers.

Penn Highlands Healthcare provides innovative medical care to the many picturesque communities of North-Central Pennsylvania. In addition to their quaint beauty, these small towns are known for their welcoming, friendly residents, quality, highly ranked schools, safe neighborhoods and low cost of living. The scenic Pennsylvania Wilds provide the background for an active lifestyle of running, fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, and winter sports. Art galleries, theatres, and antique and specialty shops can be found throughout the region’s several historic downtown, with seasonal farmer’s markets, community events and cultural festivals held throughout the year. Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Erie are within easy driving distance of anywhere in the Penn Highlands system.

• Treasure Lake(external site - opens in new window)
• Parker Dam State Park(external site - opens in new window)
• Bilger’s Rocks(external site - opens in new window)
• Curwensville Lake(external site - opens in new window)
• Ethan’s Café(external site - opens in new window)
• Denny’s Beer Barrel(external site - opens in new window)
• Railcar Pizza(external site - opens in new window)
• Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce(external site - opens in new window)
• Greater Clearfield Chamber of Commerce

Penn Highlands DuBois has been delivering expert health and wellness care to the Central Pennsylvania region for nearly 125 years. The hospital enjoys a reputation for innovative therapies in state-of-the-art facilities. With convenient locations, compassionate inpatient and outpatient care is available close to home.

The aptly named DuBois (meaning "the woods") is close to miles of forests, making this small town a haven for nature-lovers, hunters, hikers, and anybody seeking the quiet of the outdoors. But DuBois is also home to antiques, inns, country stores, and golf, making it a popular tourist destination. Restaurants and shopping abound. Nearby Driftwood is the ancestral home of a famous area resident - Tom Mix, Hollywood's "King of the Cowboys" in the silent era. The home of the Penn State DuBois campus, the town is accessible by DuBois Regional Airport in Falls Creek.