Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Primary Care – Part-time

Geisinger; Carbondale (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP (simplified employee pension)

Supplemental pay - bonus opportunities

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join the Haley Family Practice healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care, perform diagnostic evaluations, and collaborate with physicians to ensure comprehensive treatment plans.

Strong background in internal medicine and the ability to manage diverse patient needs are essential, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as a Physician Assistant is required.
• Master's degree as a Physician Assistant is preferred.
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records.
• Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS).
• Certified Physician Assistant with NCCPA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and medical histories.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate patient care and treatment.
• Maintain accurate medical records using EPIC or similar electronic health record systems.
• Triage patients effectively to prioritize care based on urgency.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding health management and wellness strategies.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Internal medicine knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Practitioner to join the Haley Family Practice healthcare team.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Practitioner to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care, perform diagnostic evaluations, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment plans. This role requires a strong background in internal medicine and the ability to manage various patient needs effectively.

Medical Specialty

• Geriatrics
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and medical histories.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate patient care and treatment.
• Maintain accurate medical records using EPIC or similar electronic health record systems.
• Triage patients effectively to prioritize care based on urgency.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding health management and wellness strategies.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.

Benefits

• SEP (simplified employee pension
• Supplemental pay - bonus opportunities

Position Details

Qualifications

• Primary Care: 1 year experience (Required)
• Strong knowledge of internal medicine practices and procedures.
• Experience with medical records management, including proficiency in EPIC.
• Ability to perform essential procedures.
• Excellent communication skills with a compassionate approach to patient care.
• Strong critical thinking skills for effective diagnostic evaluation and triage of patients.

Experience

Bachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body; Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

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, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.