Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Hospitalist

Job Summary Geisinger Medical Center is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Hospital Medicine team. This is a part-time (0.75 FTE) opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment alongside a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and support staff. The Advanced Practitioner will work in a collaborative role to assess patient needs, develop care plans, provide treatment, and ensure high-quality outcomes across the inpatient setting. Position Details: 35 weekly hours schedule (specific shifts can be customized with department leadership) Inpatient hospital-based role Collaborative care model with physician partners and interdisciplinary teams Opportunities for professional growth, education, and mentorship. Job Duties Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population. Makes accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and prescribes appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidenced based practice. Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate. Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to patient's health or well-being. Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the physician assistant license. Communicates with collaborative physician, patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence. Instills confidence in patient acting as their advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to the patient and their family in a language that they can understand. Interprets and follows policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines. Position Details Geisinger offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our providers, including: Competitive compensation model Health insurance benefits (medical, dental, and vision) beginning day one of employment Malpractice insurance with tail coverage CME allowance and CME time Paid time off Relocation benefits Opportunities for career development within a large, integrated health system. Geisinger is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer . Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fertility Providers Alliance