Location:

Geisinger Primary Care Carbondale

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Practitioner to join the Haley Family Practice healthcare team.

Job Duties:

This position is not for employment with Geisinger Clinic; rather, it is for employment with an independent and contracted company, Haley Family Practice. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations. All applications will be forwarded directly to Dr. Matt Haley with Haley Family Practice for review and interview scheduling.  Haley Family Practice is exclusively responsible for the hiring process and decision-making for this position.  Geisinger is not involved in the hiring process or decision-making process for this position.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Practitioner to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care, perform diagnostic evaluations, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment plans. This role requires a strong background in internal medicine and the ability to manage various patient needs effectively.

Medical Specialty

• Geriatrics
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and medical histories.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate patient care and treatment.
• Maintain accurate medical records using EPIC or similar electronic health record systems.
• Triage patients effectively to prioritize care based on urgency.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding health management and wellness strategies.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.

Benefits

• SEP (simplified employee pension
• Supplemental pay - bonus opportunities

Join our team of healthcare professionals committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive environment. We look forward to your application!

Position Details:

Qualifications

• Primary Care: 1 year experience (Required)
• Strong knowledge of internal medicine practices and procedures.
• Experience with medical records management, including proficiency in EPIC.
• Ability to perform essential procedures.
• Excellent communication skills with a compassionate approach to patient care.
• Strong critical thinking skills for effective diagnostic evaluation and triage of patients.

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 BodyDefault Issuing Body, Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

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.

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.