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Pennsylvania · Hybrid

Physician Assistant, PA - Per Diem Hospitalist and ICU

Physician AssistantIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Could you be our next Per Diem Hybrid Physician Assistant covering Hospitalist Medicine and ICU at Main Line Health?

Why work as a Physician Assistant with Main Line Health?

Make an Impact! As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) you would perform acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical therapeutic or corrective measures in collaboration with attending physicians and residents.

As an advanced practice nurse, this role involves independent judgment and decision-making as well as consultation and collaboration with other members of the health care team.

You would enhance the continuity of quality patient care; amplify communication between the physician, family members, and the health care team; and extend the capabilities of the medical care team.

This position will require travel between all MLH Hospitals and provide per diem coverage in our Hospitalist Medicine and ICU departments.

Develop and Grow your Career! Invest in furthering your education through seeking certifications or advanced degrees by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status.

Join the Team! Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care.

Position-Specific Benefits include: We offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors... And employee parking is always free!

Position: Per Diem, Physician Assistant - Hospitalist Medicine and ICU

Shift: Per Diem - minimum 2 shifts/month covering mainly swing and night shifts

Experience

1. Two years Physician Assistant experience in an ICU setting is required.

2. A minimum of two years nursing experience in a critical care setting preferred.

Education

1. Completion of a Physician Assistant program required.

Licensures/Certifications

1. Licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of certification by the NCCPA (National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants)

2. BLS certification required.

  • 3. Current license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without restriction
  • 4. Prescriptive Authority and Collaborative Agreement with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing (CRNPs) OR Written Agreement with the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine/Osteopathic Medicine (PA-Cs)
  • 5. Registration with the DEA to prescribe, without restriction or limitation
  • 6. Current ACLS certification Required

7. Completion of the MLH and MLHC credentialing processes resulting in temporary or permanent privileges issued and successful payor enrollment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform medical diagnosis and prescribe therapeutic measures in collaboration with attending physicians and residents. Enhance continuity of quality patient care and communication between the medical team and family members.

Requirements

Requires completion of a Physician Assistant program and at least two years of experience in an ICU setting. Must hold a Pennsylvania state license, NCCPA certification, BLS, and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Prescription of TherapeuticsICU Management

Hospital Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 68% have no call, 60% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • Hybrid
  • Includes call
  • Remote
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About Main Line Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Radnor Township, Pennsylvania
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000/year
Employee Discounts
Free Parking