Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Hospitalist

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Hospitalist
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: Geisinger at Home Medical Division
Date Posted: 07/05/2024
Job ID: R-64472

Job Summary

Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCaH) Advanced Practitioners (APs) operate similarly to inpatient hospitalists with a more virtual care approach. Cooperating with other team members through huddles and as needed to assess patient needs and identify appropriate patients for this model of care. Practitioner must live within reasonable traveling distance to Danville, PA.

Job Duties

Are you ready to revolutionize healthcare delivery? Join our innovative Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCaH) program and be at the forefront of a new model of care that enables patients requiring hospital-level treatment to recover comfortably in their homes. This role offers a unique blend of autonomy, teamwork, and advanced clinical practice in a cutting-edge environment.

Program Highlights:
The AHCaH program utilizes remote patient monitoring, advanced technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver exceptional care to patients who meet hospital admission criteria.

Target Population & Conditions Treated:

• Med/Surgical level of care
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) exacerbation
• COPD exacerbation
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
• Other appropriate conditions

Your Role as an Advanced Practitioner (AP):
As the core provider on the AHCaH team, you’ll work closely with patients and collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary care team under physician guidance. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting in-person and remote patient assessments
• Developing and implementing treatment plans
• Providing ongoing monitoring and coordination with field staff

Team Composition:

• Advanced Practitioner (AP): Primary provider managing patient care
• RN Coordinator: Care coordination and program oversight
• Field Staff: Mobile paramedics and RNs for in-home care delivery
• Physician: Direct care and interdisciplinary team supervision

Location:
Based at the Geisinger Health Plan Hughes Center in Danville, PA, with travel to Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, and Geisinger Shamokin Community Hospital as needed.

Schedule:

• Work-life balance: Enjoy a 7 days on / 7 days off schedule
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Call Rotation: Shared with physicians and other Advanced Practitioners

Why Join Geisinger’s AHCaH Program?

• Be a pioneer in the rapidly growing field of home-based acute care
• Utilize cutting-edge technology to improve patient outcomes
• Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth
• Experience the satisfaction of making a tangible impact on patients’ lives by bringing hospital care to the comfort of their homes

Qualifications:

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with relevant certification/licensure
• Clinical experience in acute care or hospital-based medicine preferred
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Apply today and be part of the future of healthcare!

Education

Master’s Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body; Certified Nurse Practitioner – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Our Purpose & Values

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, from senior management on down, 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.

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