Rotating Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Hospitalist

Job Summary

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC), the flagship tertiary/qua ternary 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 involves rotating day and night shift schedules.

• Assess and establish a presumptive diagnosis and implement treatment plans for the patient population.
• Make accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; order and interpret diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate, prescribing appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidence‑based practice.
• Prescribe, adjust or discontinue medications or therapies as appropriate.
• Evaluate and report to the collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to the patient’s health or well‑being.
• Perform procedures within the scope of practice of the physician‑assistant license.
• Communicate with the collaborating physician, patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence.
• Instill confidence in the 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.
• Interpret and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The employee is accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organizational policies and procedures. The statements in this profile are not intended to be all inclusive; they represent typical elements considered necessary for successful performance. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department‑specific orientation will also be considered essential to the job’s performance.

• 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.

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

Does not qualify for J‑1 waiver.

Master’s Degree – Physician Assistant (Required)

Certification(s) and license(s):
Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body;
Certified Physician Assistant – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

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. From senior management 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.