Urology Nurse Practitioner

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 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

Apply Today

Submit your CV to:

Christie Blair
Provider Recruiter, Geisinger
Email:

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 Body; Certified Physician Assistant - 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. 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.