Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Urgent Care

Geisinger

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
Not specified; benefits: up to $75,000 nhsc loan r...
Onsite (40 hours/week, rotating weekends and some holidays)
Treat patients age one to adults
Six months primary care or urgent care experience
Ability to perform suturing and splinting
Geisinger is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its urgent care clinics in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The role involves treating patients of all ages and requires prior experience in urgent care or similar fields, with an attractive benefits package including loan repayment options and CME funding

Job Summary

  • The role involves treating patients of all ages at CommunityCare Express clinics in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
  • Clinics qualify for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program offering up to $75,000 for a two-year commitment.
  • Candidates receive comprehensive benefits including a $10,000 recruitment forgivable loan, paid malpractice insurance, and $3,000 annual CME funds.

Matching Summary

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Geisinger is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its urgent care clinics in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The role involves treating patients of all ages and requires prior experience in urgent care or similar fields, with an attractive benefits package including loan repayment options and CME funding.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Up to $75,000 NHSC Loan Repayment; $10,000 Recruitment Forgivable Loan; $3,000/year CME funds

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Treat patients age one to adults
  • Six months primary care or urgent care experience
  • Ability to perform suturing and splinting
  • Work rotations including weekends and holidays
  • Diagnose and treat common medical conditions

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Self-motivated with excellent prioritizing abilities
  • Experience with X-ray, EKG, IV hydration, phlebotomy
  • Commitment to kindness and excellence in care

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant (Required)
  • Master's Degree in Physician Assistant (Preferred)
  • Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA) certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Minimum six months of advanced practice experience

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