Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pulmonary Medicine

Company: Geisinger
Location: Thompsontown
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Job Description:

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pulmonary Medicine
Location: Lewistown, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Physician Assistant; Nurse Practitioner
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: Western Region Cardiovascular/Neurology/Pulmonary Services Division
Date Posted: 08/08/2023
Job ID: R-50713
Job SummaryGeisinger is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive assessment and care delivery while demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skills in the diagnosis and management of Pulmonary Medicine patients.
Job Duties

• Practice 100% Pulmonary Medicine (opportunity to train in Sleep)
• Mix of inpatient pulmonary coverage and outpatient pulmonary clinic work Outpatient clinic is close to the hospital campus
• See mostly asthma, copd, respiratory failure, pneumonia, etc in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Monday-Friday, typical clinic hours and no call
• Join a team of 4 physicians and 4 advanced practice providers
  • State College, home to Penn State University, offers a diverse culture, excellent public schools with options for private or charter schools, endless options for dining, theatre, sports and recreation, nightlife and more
  • Outstanding outdoor activities including hiking, biking, fishing with numerous state parks within a short driving distance
  • State College is the 8th best city in the United States to move to as well as one of the best to raise a family
  • University Park airport provides easy travel opportunities
    EducationMaster's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)
    Certification(s) and License(s)Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
    Our Purpose & ValuesOUR 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, from senior management on down, 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.

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