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Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Wilkes-Barre, PA
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What they do
An Emergency Room Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in emergency rooms or emergency 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.
$138,854 / year median in Pennsylvania
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Job Summary Job Description Summary Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is actively seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic critical care team. This is an exciting opportunity to practice advanced, state-of-the-art medicine in a collaborative environment supported by experienced physicians and a dedicated nursing staff.
Job Duties Job Description Position Highlights:
14 shifts/month with a mix of day and night (nocturnal stipend offered) 12-hour shifts (7 am-7 pm or 7 pm-7 am) Work alongside critical care physicians in a collaborative, team-based model Provide comprehensive care: assessment, planning, education, treatment, and follow-up Learn and perform procedures: Central Lines, Temporary dialysis catheters, Arterial lines with the opportunity to learn others Opportunity to participate in patient-centered research and a variety of improvement initiatives Serve as a patient advocate , liaison, and trusted advisor for patients and families Moonlighting opportunities available for additional income Why Join Geisinger? Day 1Benefits :
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverageGenerous PTO :
23 days annually + holidays, parental leave, and military leaveCME Support :
10 CME days and $3,000/year allowanceRelocation Assistance :
Fully covered Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employerDiscover Northeastern Pennsylvania:
Close to top attractions like Kalahari Resorts , Hershey Park , Camelback , and Great Wolf Lodge Enjoy year-round outdoor recreation : hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and hunting Vibrant local scene with shopping, dining, concerts, and sports Easy access to NYC, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Baltimore Avoca International Airport just 15 minutes away For more information or to apply, contact: Tonya Harmon Boyer, Senior Provider Recruiter ? 570-854-1571 ? tnharmonboyer@geisinger.edu Position Details Education Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required) Experience Certification(s) and License(s) Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body 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 at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and Twitter . 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.Facility & Address Geisinger Wilkes-Barre, PA Links Landing Page Contact Information Lakenna Twigg Recruiter Email:
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- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance