$20k Incentive Nocturnist Physician Assistant

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nocturnist Physician Assistant to enhance their Hospital Medicine team. This role involves providing exceptional care during night shifts, performing patient assessments, and ensuring effective communication with families and physicians. Join a physician-led healthcare organization that values innovation and offers competitive compensation, academic opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Enjoy a fulfilling career while benefiting from a lower cost of living and a tight-knit community in the picturesque regions of Pennsylvania.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

401(k) retirement plan

80 CME hours

$3,000 CME funds

Relocation assistance

Academic opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant is required.
• Strong skills in patient assessment and care management.

Responsibilities

• Initial assessment and triage of patients based on presenting conditions.
• Discussing plans with physicians and relaying information to families.
• Assisting with follow-up arrangements for patients.

Skills

Health Information Documentation

Patient Safety

Care Management Knowledge

Patient Assessment And Care

Clinical Policies And Standards

Patients Rights

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Geisinger Community Medical Center is seeking a Nocturnist Physician Assistant to join our growing team. We are proud to give our Hospital Medicine providers the innovative tools and support they need to do what they do best - provide exceptional care.

Location: Geisinger Community Medical Center – Scranton, PA

Department: Hospital Medicine

Work schedule: Night 7 nights on – 7 nights off (7pm – 7 am)

Work type: full time

Job Duties

• Performs initial assessment and triage of patients based on information obtained pertinent to presenting condition.
• Keeps track of pertinent procedure and laboratory results, discusses with physician, and returns call to family and patient regarding the results and plans.
• Assists with arranging appropriate follow-up for the patients.
• Answers and returns phone calls from established patients and their families and assesses the needs of patient and family.
• Discusses plan with the physician and relays information to the family and patient.
• Obtains or assists in the preauthorization process for medications, diagnostic studies, and treatments.
• Screening patients.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

With Geisinger, you can take advantage of:

• Competitive compensation package & benefits including a robust 401(k) retirement plan, 80 CME hours and $3,000 CME funds, relocation, and more!
• 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.
• Satisfaction of working for a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare organization committed to leading healthcare change.

Education

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)

Skills

Health Information Documentation; Patient Safety; Care Management Knowledge; Patient Assessment And Care; Clinical Policies And Standards; Patients Rights

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and