Urology Advanced Practitioner Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

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

• Christie Blair
• Provider Recruiter, Geisinger
• Email: cblair2@geisinger.edu
• 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.