Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Hospital Medicine

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join their clinical team in Pennsylvania. This role is vital in providing high-quality patient care, from assessing and diagnosing to implementing treatment plans. You will play a key role in patient advocacy, ensuring safe and ethical healthcare practices while collaborating with physicians and healthcare staff. With a supportive environment and a commitment to professional development, this position offers exciting opportunities for growth and the chance to make a significant impact on patient health and well-being. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

$10,000 Recruitment Forgivable Loan

Comprehensive medical/retirement benefits

Paid malpractice insurance

Relocation assistance

CME funds ($3,000/year)

Paid 10 CME days/year

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant with strong diagnostic and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to manage medications and communicate effectively with patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patients, implementing effective treatment plans.
• Manage electronic medical records and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Patient Diagnosis

Electronic Medical Record Management

Medication Management

Communication Skills

Clinical Procedures

Education

Physician Assistant License

Tools

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• $10,000 Recruitment Forgivable Loan - a two-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.