Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Primary Care

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its Primary Care team in Lewistown, PA. This role involves collaborative patient management, providing comprehensive care supported by a competitive compensation package, including a $10K recruitment incentive and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

CME opportunities

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a physician and care team.
• Assist in patient education and medication management.
• Conduct forty-minute appointments for senior patients.

Skills

Patient education

Medication management

Collaboration

Innovation

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

NCCPA Certification

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:

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

Additional benefits include:

• Competitive compensation & benefits, including a $10k recruitment incentive, 401(k), CME, relocation, and more. Click here to learn about our benefits.
• Academic opportunities through advanced practice preceptorships
• Quality of life benefits: short commutes, lower living costs, and tight-knit communities. Learn more about living in our area.
• Work for a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare organization committed to healthcare innovation. Learn more about Geisinger.

Position Details

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

The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with a physician, hold a certification from an approved program, and be eligible for PA licensure.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies (Required)
• Certified Physician Assistant with NCCPA
• Basic Life Support Certification

Our Values

We are committed to caring for our community with kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment, encouraging collaboration and collegiality. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants regardless of background or identity.