Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant ConvenientCare $10K incentive

Geisinger; Pittston (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 recruitment incentive

Robust 401(k) retirement plan

80 CME hours and $3,000 CME funds

Relocation assistance

Advanced practice preceptorship opportunities

Job summary

Geisinger in Pittston, Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for their urgent care team. This role includes diagnosing and treating common medical issues, performing health exams, and working autonomously with limited administrative duties.

The position offers a robust benefits package, including a $10,000 recruitment incentive, 80 CME hours, and relocation assistance. Candidates must hold a master’s degree and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Experienced treating patients from age one and older.
• Minimum six months experience in primary care, emergency medicine, urgent care, or critical care.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat common medical problems such as sore throats, earaches, and flu.
• Perform routine health exams, immunizations, 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

Patient rights

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant

Master’s degree from an approved NP program

Job description

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

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

Schedule and Call

• Monday–Friday 8:45am–8:15pm; Saturday & Sunday 7:45am–6:15pm.
• 14 rotating shifts per month.
• Work every other weekend; no overnight shifts or mandated additional shifts.
• Approximately six nights of call per year; no direct patient call for critical lab, CT, etc.
• Six observed holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day.

Benefits

• $10,000 recruitment incentive for new hires.
• Robust 401(k) retirement plan.
• 80 CME hours and $3,000 CME funds.
• Relocation assistance.
• Advanced practice preceptorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Advanced practitioner experience treating patients from age one and older.
• Minimum six months advanced practitioner experience in primary care, emergency medicine, urgent care, or critical care.
• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant required; Nurse Practitioner must hold a master’s degree from an approved program or be eligible for national certification.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Physician Assistants: Completion of ARC‑PA (or predecessor) approved program, current NCCPA certification or eligibility, and Pennsylvania state licensure.
• Nurse Practitioners: Certificate of completion from an approved NP program or eligibility for national certification allowing practice in PA, and licensure as a nurse practitioner in Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• License as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Pennsylvania.

Skills

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

EEO Statement

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. No discrimination will be based on disability or protected veteran status.