Location:
Geisinger Healthplex State College
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
YesIn collaboration with the physician, provides care to new or established patients. Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. Orders testing as deemed necessary and remains proficient in interpreting results and prescribing appropriate medication and therapeutic regimen within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner. These roles, undertaken in cooperation with nursing, staff physicians and other department staff, may include triage, telephone communication and patient education. Candidate may be a licensed Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant.
Job Duties:
Geisinger | Central Pennsylvania
Geisinger’s Department of Urology is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its innovative, collaborative, and nationally recognized team. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of an integrated health system while enjoying an outstanding quality of life in Central Pennsylvania.
Highly competitive compensation linked to value-based care
Generous signing incentives and forgivable recruitment stipends
Nationally recognized health system focused on quality, innovation, and education
State College, located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, is home to Penn State University and was recently named America’s #1 Best Small College Town by USA Today The area offers:
NCAA Division I athletics, concerts, festivals, and cultural events
Excellent dining, arts, and nightlife
Easy access to hiking, fishing, trails, and outdoor recreation
Safe, family-friendly communities with excellent public and private schools
Convenient travel via University Park Airport (5 miles from town) and access to Interstates 80 and 99
Site Technology
Robotic surgery platforms, including robot access at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital
High-powered lasers
Transperitoneal and fusion biopsies
Epic electronic health record system
Academic Opportunities
Opportunities for participation in clinical research supported
Mentorship and professional development within a multidisciplinary academic team
Relocation assistance
Generous time off
Comprehensive benefits package
Must hold current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Certification/License
Commitment to high-quality patient care
Interest in academic medicine, education, and innovation
Team-oriented and collaborative practice style
Submit your CV to:
Christie Blair
Provider Recruiter, Geisinger
Email: cblair2@geisinger.edu
Interviews will be conducted by department leadership and current providers.
Position Details:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred)
Experience:
Certification(s) and License(s):
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse PractitionersAmerican Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaRN_State of Pennsylvania
Skills:
Care Management Knowledge, Clinical Policies And Standards, Health Information Documentation, Patient Assessment And Care, Patient Safety, Patients Rights
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 126 care sites — including 10 hospital campuses — and Geisinger Health Plan, with more than half a million members in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,400 clinical research studies.
With 26,000 employees, including 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $15 billion to the state’s economy. On March 31, 2024, Geisinger became the first member of Risant Health, a new nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country.
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