Pediatric Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Pediatric Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Geisinger summary :

Geisinger Wyoming Valley in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their pediatric hospitalist team. Responsibilities include coverage for deliveries and care for low-risk deliveries of well infants, along with consults and support in the nursery. The position offers a competitive salary, numerous benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Job Title : Pediatric Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Location : Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Job Category : Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice

Schedule : Rotation

Work Type : Full time

Department : GMC Pediatric Critical Care Team

Date Posted : 01 / 23 / 2025

Job ID : R-64037

Job Summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our pediatric hospitalist team. Experience preferred but new graduates will be considered.

Job Duties

Coverage for deliveries as needed to include coverage for C-sections. Care will be for low-risk deliveries of well infants 35 weeks and above. Sick infants will transfer to a Level III NICU at GWV

Most admissions from community-based physicians and upon referral from ED

Receive consults from other services on admitted patients and Acadia Geisinger Behavioral Health

Flexible schedule

AP support in the nursery

Position Details

Competitive straight salary model linked to quality and values vs. productivity

Starting bonus

Health Insurance benefits, including dental and vision, beginning day 1 of employment

Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

5% employer contribution to retirement

Generous CME

Relocation assistance

Education

Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

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.

Keywords :

Pediatric Hospitalist, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Pediatric Care, Healthcare, Medical Services, Hospitalist Team, Child Health, Low-risk Deliveries, CME Opportunities