Otolaryngology Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Scranton

geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Malpractice & tail coverage

Epic EHR system

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Otolaryngology team at Geisinger West Olive Street in Scranton, PA. The role involves outpatient and inpatient duties with on-call responsibilities, Monday–Friday, 8:00–4:30, and opportunities to work with a full range of specialists.

This position requires a Master's degree in NP or PA, BLS certification, and NCCPA certification for PA candidates. Excellent benefits and Epic EHR integration are provided.

Qualifications

• Master's degree as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.
• BLS certification required.
• NCCPA certification for PA holders.

Responsibilities

• Work Monday to Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm with on-call responsibilities.
• Outpatient and inpatient duties with hospitalist coverage.
• Assist in OR, inpatient consults, pre-op and post-op care.
• Discharge planning and coordination at Geisinger Community Medical Center.
• Collaborate with a team of specialists and subspecialists.

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

Master's Degree - Physician Assistant

Job description

Location

Geisinger Multi-Specialty Clinic Olive Street

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

Yes

Job Summary

Geisinger, a best-in-state employer, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in Otolaryngology, to join our comprehensive and growing team at Geisinger West Olive Street in Scranton, PA.

Job Duties

• Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm
• Outpatient, inpatient position with on call responsibilities
• Work at the 3 West Olive Clinic Scranton
• Assist in OR, inpatient consults, Pre-op, post-op and discharge responsibilities at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton
• Hospitalist component daytime call from 7am - 5 pm with reduced clinic time days providing hospitalist coverage
• Regional night call (split between GWV and GCMC) is 4 weeknights per month and weekend call is 6-8 weekends/year

We Also Offer

• Competitive straight salary model linked to quality and value versus productivity measures
• Excellent benefits package, including malpractice & tail coverage for Geisinger
• Opportunities to participate in teaching, research and optimizing access for patients
• Support and leadership from a full range of dedicated, experienced specialists & subspecialists
• Fully integrated electronic health record (Epic)

Position Details

Education:

• Master's Degree - Nurse Practitioner (Required)
• Master's Degree - Physician Assistant (Required)

Experience:

• 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)

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.