Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Primary Care

National Medical Association; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Primary Care team in Lewistown, PA. This role offers competitive compensation with a $10k recruitment incentive, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development in a respected healthcare organization.

Benefits

$10k recruitment incentive

Competitive compensation and benefits

401(k) and CME assistance

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• NCCPA certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• PA licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Work under physician supervision for patient care.
• Collaborate with care team to enhance access and quality of care.
• Assist in medication management and patient education.

Skills

Patient Education

Medication Management

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies

Job description

Job Summary: Geisinger is seeking an exceptional Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Primary Care team in Lewistown, PA.

Job Duties

Geisinger Community Medicine offers a supportive environment that promotes work-life balance:

• $10k recruitment incentive
• Forty-minute appointments for senior patients
• Daily huddles with care team members to review schedules, patients, and care coordination
• Pharmacists assist with patient education and medication management
• Collaborative work with care managers, health managers, clinic health associates, and coding educators
• Enhanced access to care through eVisits, patient portals, and Geisinger's ConvenientCare clinics

Additional Benefits

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and a $10k recruitment incentive; includes a robust 401(k), CME, relocation assistance, and more. Click here to learn more.
• Academic opportunities via advanced practice preceptorship
• Quality of life benefits: short commutes, lower cost of living, tight-knit communities. Learn more about living in our service area.
• Work for a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare organization committed to healthcare innovation. Learn more about Geisinger's accolades.

Position Details

The Physician Assistant will work under physician supervision, requiring completion of an ARC-PA approved program, NCCPA certification or eligibility, and Pennsylvania licensure.

The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with physicians, requiring completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program or eligibility for national certification, and PA licensure.

Education: Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies (Required)

Experience & Certifications: NCCPA certification, BLS certification, PA licensure

Our Values: Caring, kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, safety. We promote diversity, collaboration, and equal opportunity employment.