$25k Incentive Nocturnist Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Hospital Medicine

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Advanced Practitioners to join their clinical team. This role involves assessing patient conditions, implementing treatment plans, and managing medications, all while ensuring ethical care and effective communication with patients and healthcare providers. The organization offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, including a recruitment loan and CME funding. If you are passionate about patient advocacy and delivering high-quality healthcare, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

$25,000 Recruitment Forgivable Loan - a three-year work commitment

Comprehensive medical/retirement benefits

Paid malpractice insurance

Relocation assistance

CME funds ($3,000/year)

Paid 10 CME days/year

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Physician Assistant License.
• Experience in patient assessment and treatment planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement treatment plans for patients.
• Manage and prescribe medications based on patient needs.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Electronic Medical Record Management

Medication Management

Communication Skills

Ethical Care Provision

Education

Physician Assistant License

Job description

• 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 follows policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.

Advanced Practitioners receive the following benefits:

• $25,000 Recruitment Forgivable Loan - a three-year work commitment
• Comprehensive medical/retirement benefits starting the first day of employment
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• CME funds ($3,000/year) and paid 10 CME days/year

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. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.