Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant ConvenientCare

Geisinger; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Access to vast network of resources

Scrub business attire

Job summary

Geisinger is looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its urgent care team in Berwick, PA. This role involves diagnosing and treating common medical problems, performing health exams, and working autonomously.

The ideal candidate will have at least six months of relevant experience and required certifications. The position offers a generous recruitment incentive of $20,000 and a comprehensive benefits package from day one.

Qualifications

• Must treat patients from age one and older.
• At least six months of primary care, emergency medicine, urgent care, or critical care experience required.
• Candidates must complete an ARC-PA approved program and be licensed in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat common medical problems.
• Perform routine health exams and wellness services.
• Work autonomously with limited administrative burden.

Skills

Care management knowledge

Clinical policies and standards

Health information documentation

Patient assessment and care

Patient safety

Patients rights

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – Physician Assistant

Master’s Degree – Physician Assistant

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Certified Physician Assistant – NCCPA

Licensure in Pennsylvania (for NP)

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger ConvenientCare is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our urgent care team in Berwick, PA.

Job Duties

• Diagnose and treat common medical problems such as sore throats, earaches, sinus infections, flu, urinary tract infections, and more.
• Perform routine health exams, immunizations, screenings, and wellness services.
• Work autonomously with limited administrative burden.

Schedule & Compensation

• Shift: Days (United States of America)
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Worker type: Regular
• Exemption status: Yes
• Recruitment incentive: $20,000 (with a 30‑month work commitment)
• Attractive schedule: 14 rotating shifts per month, no overnight shifts, no mandated additional shifts.
• Compensation package includes a $10k recruitment incentive, 401(k) retirement plan, CME, relocation, and more.

Education and Experience (Required)

• Advanced practitioners must be able to treat patients from age one and older, and have at least six months of primary care, emergency medicine, urgent care, or critical care experience.
• Physician Assistant candidates must complete an ARC‑PA (or predecessor) approved program, hold current NCCPA certification or be eligible, and be licensed in Pennsylvania.
• Nurse Practitioner candidates must hold a certificate from an approved NP program or be eligible for national certification allowing work with the patient populations and settings of this position, and be licensed in Pennsylvania.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree – Physician Assistant (Required)
• Master’s Degree – Physician Assistant (Preferred)

Certification & Licensure

• Basic Life Support Certification
• Certified Physician Assistant – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Licensure as a nurse practitioner in the state of PA (for NP)

Skills

• Care management knowledge
• Clinical policies and standards
• Health information documentation
• Patient assessment and care
• Patient safety
• Patients rights

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.
• Access to Geisinger’s vast network of resources and specialists.
• Work in comfort – scrub business attire.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.