What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Hospitalist Nocturnist position at Geisinger?
Geisinger Lewistown Hospital is a 123-bed acute care community hospital serving the 80,000 residents of Mifflin and Juniata counties and members of the contiguous counties of Centre, Perry, Snyder, and Huntingdon. Established in 1905, the hospital provides inpatient, outpatient, wellness and community services while employing over 1,000 full-time and part-time employees and providing a Medical Staff consisting of more than 150 physicians and allied health practitioners representing specialties ranging from family medicine, internal medicine, and cardiology to infectious disease and general/cardiovascular surgery.
Position Schedule:
- 7 days on - 7 days off
- 7 PM - 7 AM
- ICU: Open
- Procedures: None
Position Summary
- Interviews patients to obtain information such as symptoms, medical histories, and family histories. Performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests as needed.
- Diagnose and design a plan of treatment for injuries and/or illness. May prescribe or administer medications. Prepares, maintains, and reviews records that include patients' histories, examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.
- Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Qualifications:
We take pride in the support we provide our hospitalists to promote a healthy work/life balance:
- A newly revised and highly competitive compensation and benefits plan, including competitive salaries.
- Excellent benefit package, including Malpractice & Tail coverage, sign on bonuses, and Medical School Loan Repayment
- Full relocation reimbursement
- Opportunities to participate in teaching and research studies
- Fully integrated electronic health record (Epic)
- Professional opportunities for mentorship, growth and advancement
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.
Please be advised, this opportunity does not allow for J1 waiver sponsorship.
