What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Family Medicine position at Geisinger Health System?
Job Title: Dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our family medicine team at Geisinger Mountain Top.
Key Highlights:
- Extended appointment times of 40 minutes for complex patients and 20 minutes for average complexity or acute care needs.
- Daily team huddles to discuss schedules, patient information, and care coordination.
- Collaborative environment with pharmacists for patient education and medication management.
- Support from care managers, health managers, clinic health associates, and coding educators.
- Innovative access options for patients, including eVisits and convenient urgent care clinics.
Benefits:
- A one-time recruitment incentive of $10,000 upon starting.
- Generous continuing medical education support: 10 working days and $3,000 annually.
- 6 paid holidays and 23 days of paid time off.
- Opportunities to engage in teaching via advanced practice preceptorships.
- Experience a better quality of life in Pennsylvania with fresh air, short commutes, a lower cost of living, and tight-knit communities.
Requirements:
- Master's Degree as a Physician Assistant and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Basic Life Support Certification.
- Ability to treat patients of all ages, from birth to geriatrics.
Our Commitment:
We value kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. We promote diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Salary : $3,000
