FLEX Per Diem Critical Care APP

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits including vision and dental

Job summary

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to provide care to patients. This role involves autonomous patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, including ordering tests and interpreting results. Candidates should have a Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant and relevant certifications. We offer healthcare benefits from the first day for both full-time and part-time positions, fostering a supportive clinical environment for our patients.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's Degree as a Physician Assistant.
• Certified Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Basic Life Support Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and establishes diagnosis and implements treatment plans.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic testing and prescribes medical therapy.
• Provides patient advocacy and health education.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare teams.

Skills

Patient evaluation and assessment

Medication prescription and management

Electronic medical record management

Health education

Education

Master’s Degree – Physician Assistant

Tools

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Job Summary

In collaboration with the physician, provides care to new or established patients. Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. Orders testing as deemed necessary and remains proficient in interpreting results and prescribing appropriate medication and therapeutic regimen within the scope of practice of the physician assistant. These roles, undertaken in cooperation with nursing, staff physicians and other department staff, may include triage, telephone communication, and patient education.

Job Duties

• 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 evidence-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.

Position Details

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.

Education

Master’s Degree – Physician Assistant (Preferred)

Experience

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.

Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners.

EEO Statement

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.