Urology Advanced Practitioner Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Geisinger; Port Matilda (Centre County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Generous time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Geisinger Healthplex State College is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide care to new and established patients in collaboration with physicians. The role emphasizes autonomy in evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, with orders for testing and interpretation of results, and prescription of medications as appropriate.

The position supports an integrated health system, with opportunities for academic medicine, teaching, and ongoing professional development in a

Qualifications

• Must hold current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Certification/License
• Bachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)
• Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) RN license

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the physician to evaluate and manage patients.
• Order testing as deemed necessary and interpret results.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic regimens within scope; participate in triage and patient education.

Skills

Care Management

Clinical Policies

Health Documentation

Patient Assessment

Patient Safety

Patient Rights

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred)

RN License (Pennsylvania)

Tools

Epic EHR

Robotic Surgery Platforms

Laser Technology

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Healthplex State College

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

In collaboration with the physician, provides care to new or established patients. Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. Orders testing as deemed necessary and remains proficient in interpreting results and prescribing appropriate medication and therapeutic regimen within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner. These roles, undertaken in cooperation with nursing, staff physicians and other department staff, may include triage, telephone communication and patient education. Candidate may be a licensed Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant.

Job Duties:

Geisinger | Central Pennsylvania

Geisinger’s Department of Urology is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its innovative, collaborative, and nationally recognized team. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of an integrated health system while enjoying an outstanding quality of life in Central Pennsylvania.

Why Geisinger?

• Highly competitive compensation linked to value-based care

• Generous signing incentives and forgivable recruitment stipends

• Nationally recognized health system focused on quality, innovation, and education

Community & Location

State College, located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, is home to Penn State University and was recently named America's #1 Best Small College Town by USA Today. The area offers:

• NCAA Division I athletics, concerts, festivals, and cultural events

• Excellent dining, arts, and nightlife

• Easy access to hiking, fishing, trails, and outdoor recreation

• Safe, family-friendly communities with excellent public and private schools

• Convenient travel via University Park Airport (5 miles from town) and access to Interstates 80 and 99

Site Technology

• Robotic surgery platforms, including robot access at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital

• High-powered lasers

• Transperitoneal and fusion biopsies

• Epic electronic health record system

Academic Opportunities

• Opportunities for participation in clinical research supported

• Mentorship and professional development within a multidisciplinary academic team

Benefits Package

• Relocation assistance

• Generous time off

• Comprehensive benefits package

Candidate Qualifications

• Must hold current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Certification/License

• Commitment to high-quality patient care

• Interest in academic medicine, education, and innovation

• Team-oriented and collaborative practice style

Submit your CV to:

Interviews will be conducted by department leadership and current providers.

Position Details:

Education:

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

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse PractitionersAmerican Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaRN_State of Pennsylvania

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.

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.