Job Summary

Geisinger is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with an interest in practicing 100% Pulmonary Medicine, to join our welcoming practice in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Job Duties

At a Glance:

Comprehensive specialty training provided to be successfulProvider skill mix: 5 attendings and 3 APsProvider primarily performs outpatient consultations and occasionally inpatient consultationsSee general pulmonary cases such as COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer and post COVID complications Outpatient appointments are 60 minutes for new patients and 30 minutes for follow up visitsCompetitive compensation plus $10k start incentive

Incredible Benefits Start on Day 1:

Health, dental, vision, prescription plans, etc.23 days of PTO plus holidays, parental and military leaveCME: 10 working days and $3,000/yearFully paid relocationGeisinger qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

About the Area:

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area is close to various recreational attractions like Kalahari resorts & conventions, Hershey Park and Hotel Hershey, Camelback Resort & Great Wolf ResortsShopping, dining, sporting events, concerts, etc all nearby!Enjoy some of Pennsylvania’s best hunting, mountain biking, skiing, and hikingDriving distance to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC & BaltimoreAvoca International Airport is 15 minutes or less away and allows for endless travel opportunities

To learn more, please contact Tonya Harmon Boyer, Senior Provider Recruiter, at 570-854-1571 or tnharmonboyer@geisinger.edu.

Education Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required) Certification(s) and License(s) Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania Skills Care Management Knowledge; Patient Assessment And Care; Patients Rights; Health Information Documentation; Patient Safety; Clinical Policies And Standards 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.

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.

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.