Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine at Geisinger summary :

A Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Emergency Medicine at Geisinger, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is responsible for providing high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. The role involves working autonomously under a physician's supervision, contributing to patient care and community health with an emphasis on a supportive work-life balance. Competitive compensation, recruitment incentives, and opportunities for academic advancement are offered as part of the full-time position.

Job Title : Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine

Location : Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Job Category : Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice

Schedule : Days

Work Type : Full time

Department : GWV Emergency Medicine Division

Date Posted : 09 / 18 / 2024

Job ID : R-67322

Job Summary

Geisinger is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join the Geisinger Northeast Department of Emergency Medicine in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Job Duties

Join Geisinger’s growing team of Emergency Medicine providers, practicing state-of-the-art medicine!

At Geisinger, you have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on your patients’ lives! Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities.

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Geisinger has much to offer, allowing you to live well in both your professional and personal life :

$20k recruitment incentive

Work autonomously with limited administrative burden

Access to Geisinger’s vast network of resources and specialists.

Work in comfort - Scrub business attire

Competitive compensation package & benefits including a robust 401(k) retirement plan, CME, relocation, and more! To learn more about our extensive benefits, click here

Academic opportunities available via advanced practice preceptorship

Better quality of life - Enjoy fresh air, short commutes, a lower cost of living and tight-knit communities in our respective regions across Pennsylvania. To learn more about living in our service area, click here

Satisfaction of working for a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare organization committed to leading healthcare change. To learn more about Geisinger’s many accolades, click here

About Wilkes-Barre, PA :

Access to urban, suburban, and rural communities is all available within 15 minutes.

Easy access to major highways makes travel to Philadelphia, New York City, or Atlantic City a breeze in just a few hours or less.

Sits along the scenic Susquehanna River and is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise for kayaking, whitewater rafting, and hiking an extensive system of trails. Ability to join local bike or running clubs!

Four state parks and numerous ski areas make this a popular destination.

The area has multiple concert venues and is close to the Pocono Mountain Speed Way – NASCAR races.

Enjoy gaming at the Mohegan Sun Casino at Pocono Downs, take in a minor-league hockey game with the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, or watch the AAA Wilkes-Barre Scranto n Railriders baseball team, an affiliate of the New York Yankees, at PNC Field.

The arts is also an important part of Wilkes-Barre’s culture. Visit the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic or the Broadway Theater League, exhibits at numerous art galleries or one of the area’s many national historic sites.

Looking to relax? Spend the day at one of our abundant day spas or enjoy an afternoon shopping at Wilkes-Barre Commons shopping center.

There are over 75 schools, both public and private, located in northeast PA, including reputable colleges and universities.

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

Bachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

Our Purpose & Values

OUR 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.

Keywords :

Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine, Healthcare, Patient Care, Advanced Practice, Wilkes-Barre, Medical Provider, Clinical Care, NCCPA