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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Geisinger Community Medicine
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What they do
A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$133,133 / year median in Pennsylvania
+11% projected growth
Job Description
- Lewistown, Kingston, Nanticoke, Mount Pocono, Elysburg, Selinsgrove, Sunbury, Pottsville and Lewisburg Urgent Care (ConvenientCare)
- Mount Carmel, Lewistown and North Central Float (floats between Williamsport, Lock Haven & McEllhattan) ? Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
- Wilkes Barre, Scranton, Bloomsburg & Berwick CommunityCare Kistler (an FQHC lookalike model and affiliated with Geisinger)
- Wilkes Barre We are committed to delivering exceptional care in Family Medicine , Urgent Care , and Skilled Nursing settings—and we're looking for experienced clinicians who share our passion for patient-centered care.
What Geisinger Offers:
Competitive Compensation Innovative Technology :
Epic with Ambient dictation to reduce administrative burden Comprehensive Benefits (starting day one): 401(k) retirement plan PTO 23 days CME allowance 10 days and $3,000 annuallyRecruitment Incentives :
Up to $20,000 at select locationsGeographic Stipends :
Up to $7,800 at select locationsRelocation Assistance :
Fully paid relocation to make your move seamless Why Geisinger? At Geisinger, we believe in helping our providers thrive—not just survive . We foster a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment where you can grow your career and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. 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 Physician Assistant
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) 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.