Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Hospital Medicine

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our established Hospital Medicine team in a 0.5 FTE, part-time capacity. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality inpatient care within a nationally recognized health system while maintaining an exceptional work-life balance.

As a member of Geisinger's Hospital Medicine team, you will collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practitioners, nursing staff, care management, and specialists to deliver comprehensive care to hospitalized adult patients. This role is ideal for an Advanced Practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced inpatient environment and enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Job Duties:

• •Part-time (0.5 FTE) position
• •7am-7pm schedule
• •Inpatient hospital medicine practice
• •Collaborative physician and Advanced Practitioner model
• •Established nocturnist coverage
• •Comprehensive specialty support available
• •Fully integrated EPIC electronic health record
• •Strong team culture with opportunities for mentorship and professional development
• •Access to continuing education and clinical growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• •Evaluate, diagnose, and manage hospitalized adult patients.
• •Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
• •Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• •Order and interpret diagnostic studies and laboratory testing.
• •Coordinate care with consultants, nursing staff, case management, and ancillary services.
• •Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently within Epic.
• •Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• •Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and professional standards.

Position Details:

Required:

• •Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• •Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• •Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility for licensure
• •DEA certification or eligibility
• •Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary inpatient team

Preferred:

• •Prior Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, or inpatient experience
• •Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
• •Experience utilizing electronic health records

Why Geisinger?

At Geisinger, we take pride in supporting our providers with innovative resources, collaborative teams, and a commitment to professional well-being.

Benefits Highlights

• •Competitive compensation
• •Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees
• •Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• •Malpractice coverage including tail coverage
• •Generous CME support and professional development opportunities
• •Employee wellness programs
• •Access to a nationally recognized integrated health system.

About Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is a tertiary care facility serving northeastern Pennsylvania. Located in Wilkes-Barre, the medical center offers advanced specialty care, leading-edge technology, and a patient-centered approach to care delivery. Our Hospital Medicine team plays a vital role in supporting exceptional inpatient outcomes and advancing Geisinger's mission of making better health easier.

For more information, please contact: Shahd Majeed, Provider Recruiter Lead at smajeed@geisinger.edu

Education:

Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse PractitionersAmerican Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaRN_State of Pennsylvania

Skills:

• Care Management Knowledge, Clinical Policies And Standards, Health Information Documentation, Patient Assessment And Care, Patient Safety, Patients Rights
• 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, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.