Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Employee Health

Job Summary


Geisinger is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Employee Health team in Danville, PA and flexibility to cover some hours in Pittston as needed. This role supports the health and well-being of our colleagues by providing high-quality occupational and employee health services in a collaborative, highly engaged clinical environment.

Job Duties



Position details:



+ Weekday schedule, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM


+ No call responsibilities


+ Outpatient Employee Health clinic setting similar to urgent care


+ Care includes sick visits, work-related injuries and exposures, and regulatory physicals (e.g., Department of Transportation)


+ Average patient volume is approximately 4 patients per day, with busier days reaching 8–9 patients plus exposure evaluations


+ Patients are managed independently by APPs, who are supported by the Medical Director, with referral to specialists as needed





Why Advanced Practitioners join Geisinger:



+ Recruitment incentive - $10,000, paid in lump sum upon start. 2-year work obligation with department (not applicable for internal, lateral transfer)


+ Six paid holidays


+ 23 days paid time off


+ Continuing Medical Education – 10 days and $3,000 annually


+ Benefits – Geisinger Benefits including professional liability insurance, retirement, relocation and more!





EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:


Required:



+ Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant


+ Active or eligible Pennsylvania license


+ Several years of clinical experience required; new graduates will not be considered





Preferred:



+ Experience in Emergency Medicine, ambulatory clinic, or similar outpatient settings


+ Interest in Employee Health or Occupational Medicine (prior occupational health experience is not required)



Position Details



Education


Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)

Experience



Certification(s) and License(s)


Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)


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, 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.



We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.