Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant ConvenientCare

Geisinger • Berwick, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger ConvenientCare is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its urgent care team in Berwick, Pennsylvania. Clinicians diagnose and treat common medical problems, including sore throats, earaches, sinus infections, flu, and urinary tract infections. They also provide routine health exams, immunizations, screenings, and wellness services.

The position offers an autonomous clinical practice with limited administrative burden, access to Geisinger’s network of resources and specialists, and an opportunity to participate in advanced practice preceptorships. The schedule is 14 rotating shifts per month, with no overnight shifts and no mandated additional shifts. Clinicians may wear scrub business attire.

The position requires the ability to treat patients age one and older and at least six months of experience in primary care, emergency medicine, urgent care, or critical care. Physician Assistants work under the responsibility and supervision of a physician. Nurse Practitioners work in collaboration with a physician.

Geisinger describes itself as a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare organization committed to leading healthcare change. Its stated values are kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. The organization emphasizes collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• At least six months of experience in primary care, emergency medicine, urgent care, or critical care.
• Ability to treat patients from age one and older.
• Physician Assistant candidates must complete an ARC-PA (or predecessor organization) approved physician assistant program, hold or be eligible for current NCCPA certification, and have Pennsylvania state licensure.
• Nurse Practitioner candidates must have a certificate of completion from an approved Nurse Practitioner program or be eligible for national certification allowing practice with the patient populations and in the location settings associated with the position, and must be eligible for Pennsylvania Nurse Practitioner licensure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant studies is required.
• Basic Life Support certification is listed.
• Skills listed: Care Management Knowledge, Clinical Policies And Standards, Health Information Documentation, Patient Assessment And Care, Patient Safety, and Patients Rights.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies is preferred.
• Advanced practice preceptorship opportunities are available.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat common medical problems, including sore throats, earaches, sinus infections, flu, and urinary tract infections.
• Provide routine health exams, immunizations, screenings, and wellness services.
• Treat patients age one and older.
• As a Physician Assistant, work under the responsibility and supervision of a physician.
• As a Nurse Practitioner, work in collaboration with a physician.

Benefits

• $20,000 recruitment incentive with a 30-month work commitment.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Benefits including a $10,000 recruitment incentive, a robust 401(k) retirement plan, CME, and relocation assistance.
• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.
• No overnight shifts and no mandated additional shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level