Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Hospital Medicine

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice tail coverage

Generous CME support

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Wellness programs

Healthcare benefits including vision &

Dental benefits

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Hospital Medicine team in a 0.5 FTE, part-time capacity. The role focuses on inpatient care, collaboration with physicians and advanced practitioners, and a multidisciplinary team approach to adult patients.

The position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for mentorship, ongoing education, and professional development within Geisinger’s nationally

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• PA licensure or eligibility in Pennsylvania.
• DEA certification or eligibility.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary inpatient team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage hospitalized adult patients.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with supervising physicians.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and laboratory testing.
• Coordinate care with consultants, nursing staff, case management, and ancillary services.
• Document patient encounters accurately within Epic.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and professional standards.

Skills

Care Management Knowledge

Clinical Policies And Standards

Health Information Documentation

Patient Assessment And Care

Patient Safety

Patients Rights

Education

Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Location

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Shift: Days (United States of America), Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20, Worker Type: Regular, Exemption Status: Yes

Job Summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our established Hospital Medicine team in a 0.5 FTE, part-time capacity. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality inpatient care within a nationally recognized health system while maintaining an exceptional work-life balance. As a member of Geisinger's Hospital Medicine team, you will collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practitioners, nursing staff, care management, and specialists to deliver comprehensive care to hospitalized adult patients. This role is ideal for an Advanced Practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced inpatient environment and enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Job Duties

• Part-time (0.5 FTE) position 7am-7pm schedule
• Inpatient hospital medicine practice
• Collaborative physician and Advanced Practitioner model
• Established nocturnist coverage
• Comprehensive specialty support available
• Fully integrated EPIC electronic health record
• Strong team culture with opportunities for mentorship and professional development
• Access to continuing education and clinical growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage hospitalized adult patients.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and laboratory testing.
• Coordinate care with consultants, nursing staff, case management, and ancillary services.
• Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently within Epic.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and professional standards.

Position Details

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility for licensure
• DEA certification or eligibility
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary inpatient team

Preferred

• Prior Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, or inpatient experience
• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
• Experience utilizing electronic health records

Benefits Highlights

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Malpractice coverage including tail coverage
• Generous CME support and professional development opportunities
• Employee wellness programs
• Access to a nationally recognized integrated health system

About Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is a tertiary care facility serving northeastern Pennsylvania. Located in Wilkes-Barre, the medical center offers advanced specialty care, leading-edge technology, and a patient-centered approach to care delivery. Our Hospital Medicine team plays a vital role in supporting exceptional inpatient outcomes and advancing Geisinger's mission of making better health easier.

Education

Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
• Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse PractitionersAmerican Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaRN_State of Pennsylvania

Skills

• Care Management Knowledge
• Clinical Policies And Standards
• Health Information Documentation
• Patient Assessment And Care
• Patient Safety
• Patients Rights

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. * Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affiantive 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 their protected veteran status.