Physician Assistant Urgent Care $10k incentive

Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants; Nanticoke (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Nanticoke is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant for its urgent care teams. The role involves diagnosing and treating common medical issues, providing health exams, and working autonomously. Enjoy competitive compensation, a flexible schedule, and the satisfaction of being part of a recognized healthcare provider committed to excellence.

Benefits

$10k recruitment incentive

Competitive compensation package

80 CME hours and $3,000 CME funds

Relocation assistance

Access to a vast network of resources

Six observed holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months advanced practitioner experience required.
• Must be able to treat patients from age one and older.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat common medical problems.
• Provide routine health exams, immunizations, and screenings.
• Work autonomously with limited administrative burden.

Skills

Patients Rights

Health Information Documentation

Patient Safety

Care Management Knowledge

Patient Assessment And Care

Clinical Policies And Standards

Education

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Certified Physician Assistant

Job description

Geisinger ConvenientCare urgent care is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our urgent care teams in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania

Job Duties

Our clinicians diagnose and treat common medical problems including sore throats, earaches, sinus infections, flu, urinary tract infections and more. Routine health exams, immunizations, screenings, and wellness services are also provided.

ConvenientCare has much to offer, allowing you to live well in both your professional and personal life:

• $10k recruitment incentive for new hires.
• Attractive schedule –

Office Hours- Monday - Friday 8:45 am – 8:15 pm

Saturday & Sunday 7:45 am – 6:15 pm

• 14 rotating shifts/month.
• Work every other weekend.
• No overnight shifts, and no mandated additional shifts.
• Call – approximately six nights per year
• No direct patient call – for critical lab, CT, etc.
• Six observed holidays- Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day
• Work autonomously with limited administrative burden.
• Access to Geisinger’s vast network of resources and specialists.
• Work in comfort - Scrub business attire.

With Geisinger, you can also take advantage of:

• Competitive compensation package & benefits including a robust 401(k) retirement plan, 80 CME hours and $3,000 CME funds, relocation, and more!
• Academic opportunities available via advanced practice preceptorship.
• Better quality of life - Enjoy fresh air, short commutes, a lower cost of living and tight-knit communities in our respective regions across Pennsylvania.
• Satisfaction of working for a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare organization committed to leading healthcare change.

Experience is required-Due to the autonomous nature of the position, advanced practitionersmust be able to treat patients from age one and older and havea minimum of six monthsadvanced practitioner experience in primary care, emergency medicine, urgent care, or critical care.

Education

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

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

Skills

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

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten 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 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more atgeisinger.orgor connect with us onFacebook,Instagram,LinkedInandTwitter.

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.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.

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