Rotating Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Hospitalist

Geisinger•Danville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC), the flagship tertiary/quaternary care hospital for Geisinger, is seeking a part time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Hospital Medicine team. This role offers the opportunity to practice high-acuity inpatient medicine in a collaborative, physician-led environment with strong subspecialty support. GMC is a Magnet designated hospital and the region’s only Level 1 Regional Resource Trauma Center, providing advanced, patient-centered care across a broad range of specialties. The position would be rotating days and night shift schedules.

Requirements

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Care Management Knowledge
Clinical Policies And Standards
Health Information Documentation
Patient Assessment And Care
Patient Safety
Patients Rights

Responsibilities

Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population.
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.
Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the physician assistant license.
Communicates with collaborative physician, patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence.
Instills confidence in patient acting as their advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to the patient and their family in a language that they can understand.
Interprets and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

Geisinger offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our providers, including:
Competitive compensation model
Health insurance benefits (medical, dental, and vision) beginning day one of employment
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
CME allowance and CME time
Paid time off
Relocation benefits
Opportunities for career development within a large, integrated health system.
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.