Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Family Medicine newly increased compensation

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Primary Care team in Pottsville. This role offers a competitive salary, recruitment incentives, and opportunities for professional development. You'll work in a supportive environment with a focus on patient care, collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals. The position allows for significant impact on patient health through comprehensive care, including medication management and education. Join a community-oriented organization that values innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Recruitment Incentives

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Medical Education

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• Advanced Practitioners must be able to see all age ranges from Pediatric to Geriatric.
• Candidates must hold relevant certifications and Pennsylvania State licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care across all age ranges.
• Collaborate with physicians and assist with medication management.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Management

Clinical Experience

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

NCCPA Certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Job Summary: Geisinger is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Primary Care team in Pottsville, PA. This site qualifies for a $10k recruitment incentive.

Job Duties

Living and working here, you'll join one of our tight-knit communities, and experience a quality of life you can't get elsewhere. You'll have opportunities to better your life and make a difference. Geisinger Pottsville is 60 miles southwest of Scranton and 2 hours from Philadelphia.

Opportunities to make a meaningful impact include:

• 20-minute appointments and 40-minute appointments for elderly patient population
• Physician/APP panel sharing model
• Daily huddles with care team members to review coordination of care
• Pharmacists to assist with patient education and medication management
• Care managers, health managers, clinic health associates, and coding educators
• Centralized prescription refill team
• Nurse call center to assist with on-call workload (nursing home calls directed to Skilled Nursing Facility team)
• Epic EMR – universal throughout Geisinger
• Increased access to care via eVisits, patient portals, and Geisinger's ConvenientCare urgent care clinics

Why Advanced Practitioners join Geisinger:

• Competitive Salary – newly increased salary for 2025
• Recruitment incentives up to $20k (at specific clinics) – 30-month work obligation with department (not applicable for internal, lateral transfer)
• Primary Care Architype model – stratifies onboarding, ramp-up, and practice into three tiers of increasing autonomy to support both new and experienced Advanced Practitioners
• Advanced Practice Council – supports Geisinger Advanced Practitioners and students
• Professional development – participate in internal programs or utilize tuition reimbursement
• Teaching/Precepting opportunities – via advanced practice preceptorship
• Continuing Medical Education – 10 days and $3,000 annually
• Benefits – Geisinger Benefits including liability, retirement, relocation, and more!

Education and Experience:

Advanced Practitioners must be able to see all age ranges from Pediatric (birth) to Geriatric.

The successful Physician Assistant candidate will work under supervision of a physician, having completed an ARC-PA approved program, with current NCCPA certification or eligibility, and Pennsylvania State licensure.

The successful Nurse Practitioner candidate will collaborate with a physician, holding a certificate of completion from an approved program or be eligible for national certification and PA licensure.

Position Details

• Education: Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)
• Experience: Relevant clinical experience preferred
• Certifications and Licenses: BLS, RN license in PA, NP certification

Our Purpose & Values

We are committed to caring for our patients, members, students, and communities, guided by kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. We offer comprehensive benefits and promote a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of background or protected status.