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Job Summary
nIn 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.
nJob Duties
nGeisinger | Central Pennsylvania
nGeisinger’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.
nWhy Geisinger?
nnnHighly competitive compensation linked to value-based care
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nnGenerous signing incentives and forgivable recruitment stipends
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nnNationally recognized health system focused on quality, innovation, and education
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n nCommunity & Location
nState 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:
nnnNCAA Division I athletics, concerts, festivals, and cultural events
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nnExcellent dining, arts, and nightlife
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nnEasy access to hiking, fishing, trails, and outdoor recreation
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nnSafe, family-friendly communities with excellent public and private schools
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nnConvenient travel via University Park Airport (5 miles from town) and access to Interstates 80 and 99
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n nSite Technology
nnnRobotic surgery platforms, including robot access at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital
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nnHigh-powered lasers
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nnTransperitoneal and fusion biopsies
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nnEpic electronic health record system
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n nAcademic Opportunities
nnnOpportunities for participation in clinical research supported
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nnMentorship and professional development within a multidisciplinary academic team
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n nBenefits Package
nnnRelocation assistance
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nnGenerous time off
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nnComprehensive benefits package
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n nCandidate Qualifications
nnnMust hold current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Certification/License
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nnCommitment to high-quality patient care
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nnInterest in academic medicine, education, and innovation
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nnTeam-oriented and collaborative practice style
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n nApply Today
nSubmit your CV to:
nDevyn KernProvider Recruiter, GeisingerEmail:
nInterviews will be conducted by department leadership and current providers.
nPosition Details
nEducation
nBachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred)
nExperience
nCertification(s) and License(s)
nCertified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
nOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, 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.
nWe are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
Worksite address
port matilda, PA, 16870, US
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