What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nocturnist Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Hospital Medicine position at Geisinger?
Job Title: Nocturnist Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Hospital Medicine
Schedule:
Nights
Work Type:
Full time
Job Description:
In collaboration with the physician, provides care to new or established patients. Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. These roles, undertaken in cooperation with nursing, staff physicians and other department staff, may include triage, telephone communication and patient education.
Responsibilities:
Accountability:
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation package & benefits including a robust 401(k) retirement plan, 80 CME hours and $3,000 CME funds, relocation, and more
Academic opportunities available via advanced practice preceptorship.
Better quality of life - Enjoy fresh air, short commutes, a lower cost of living and tight-knit communities in our respective regions across Pennsylvania.
Satisfaction of working for a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare organization committed to leading healthcare change.
Schedule:
Nights
Work Type:
Full time
Job Description:
In collaboration with the physician, provides care to new or established patients. Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. These roles, undertaken in cooperation with nursing, staff physicians and other department staff, may include triage, telephone communication and patient education.
Responsibilities:
- Makes accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and prescribes appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidenced based practice.
- Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate.
- Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to patient's health or well-being.
- Communicates with collaborative physician, patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence.
Accountability:
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation package & benefits including a robust 401(k) retirement plan, 80 CME hours and $3,000 CME funds, relocation, and more
Academic opportunities available via advanced practice preceptorship.
Better quality of life - Enjoy fresh air, short commutes, a lower cost of living and tight-knit communities in our respective regions across Pennsylvania.
Satisfaction of working for a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare organization committed to leading healthcare change.
Salary : $3,000
