What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Primary Care position at Geisinger?
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Primary Care
Geisinger is seeking an exceptional Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Primary Care team in Muncy, Pennsylvania.
Job Duties
Our Community Medicine Advanced Practitioners Division offers a unique work environment that allows you to live well in both your professional and personal life.
- Competitive compensation package, including a $10k recruitment incentive, a robust 401(k) retirement plan, CME, relocation, and more.
- Academic opportunities are available via advanced practice preceptorship.
- Better quality of life - Enjoy the 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.
Position Details
The successful Physician Assistant candidate will work under the responsibility and supervision of the physician and require completion of an ARC-PA (or predecessor organization) approved physician assistant program, current NCCPA certification or eligibility, and Pennsylvania State licensure.
The successful Nurse Practitioner candidate will work in collaboration with the physician and have a certificate of completion from an approved program for Nurse Practitioners or be eligible to hold national certification that allows the NP to work with the patient populations and location settings associated with this position. Must be eligible for licensure as a nurse practitioner in the state of PA.
Education
A Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies is required.
Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Basic Life Support Certification.
Our Purpose & Values
At Geisinger, we strive to treat everyone with kindness, compassion, and respect. We value excellence, innovation, and safety above all else. We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels valued and supported. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
