Family Medicine Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Family Medicine

In collaboration with the physician, provides care to new or established patients. Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. Orders testing as deemed necessary and remains proficient in interpreting results and prescribing appropriate medication and therapeutic regimen within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner.

These roles, undertaken in cooperation with nursing, staff physicians and other department staff, may include triage, telephone communication and patient education.

CommunityCare Hazleton clinic qualifies for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, offering up to $50,000 for a two-year initial term. Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant must be able to treat patients of all ages.

Advanced Practitioners receive the following benefits:

• $10,000 Recruitment Forgivable Loan - a two-year work commitment
• Comprehensive medical/retirement benefits starting the first day of employment
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• CME funds ($3,000/year) and paid 10 CME days/year

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

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities

We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves

We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence

We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow

We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation

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

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