Physician Assistant - Trauma Critical Care
About the job
- Two years of experience as an advanced practice provider or graduation as a board-eligible candidate is preferred; this is not stated as a mandatory requirement.
- A Bachelor of Science degree is required.
- Physician Assistants must graduate from an accredited physician assistant or surgical assistant program.
- Physician Assistants must be certified or eligible for certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and the Pennsylvania State Board of Medical Education and Licensure, or candidates must be licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing Examiners as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner.
- Successful completion of the Main Line Health credentialing process through the Medical Staff office, with temporary or permanent privileges approved.
- Manage patients alongside the attending physician.
- Autonomously order diagnostic and therapeutic measures and continually monitor and adjust patient care.
- Advocate for patients and act as a liaison between patients and providers on the care team.
- Coordinate patient care when multiple physicians and providers are involved.
- Provide patient care through standing orders, protocols, and routine care tasks delineated in the written agreement.
- Perform and assist with perioperative and operative procedures.
- Enhance continuity of quality patient care, communication among physicians, family members, and the health care team, and the capabilities of the medical care team.
- Two years of experience as an advanced practice provider or graduation as a board-eligible candidate.
About the company
Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR) is the research division of Main Line Health that conducts cancer and biomedical research and translates basic science into clinical applications. LIMR studies cell growth and cancer biology, develops discoveries in the lab, and collaborates to move findings into patient care within the health system. It differs from other research centers by its long history as one of the first U.S. cancer-focused institutes, its integration within a hospital-based health system, and its track record of translational research—turning lab findings into clinical therapies and practices. The institute aims to improve patient outcomes by turning basic science into usable medical treatments and interventions for cancer and related diseases.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Founded
1927
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Fitch kept Main Line Health at AA with a stable outlook on October 28, 2025.
- June 2026 revenue reached $2.1 billion, aided by Crozer closures shifting regional demand.
- Paoli’s June 16, 2026 expansion adds 108 beds and supports higher-acuity volume growth.
What critics are saying
- The January 2025 200-person layoff exposed reimbursement pressure and overhead dependence.
- The October 2025 NLRB case with Local 835 signals ongoing labor friction at Lankenau.
- The August 2026 whistleblower lawsuit over cardiac complications threatens trust, referrals, and surgeon recruitment.
What makes Main Line Health unique
- LIMR gives Main Line Health a rare translational research engine inside a hospital system.
- Paoli, Lankenau, Bryn Mawr, and Riddle create a tightly integrated Philadelphia suburban network.
- The 2026 Saint Joseph’s exclusive-provider deal expands brand visibility beyond traditional hospital care.
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Benefits
- Pension
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Family Planning Benefits