Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Hospitalist
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 PractitionersSkills
Patients Rights; Health Information Documentation; Patient Safety; Care Management Knowledge; Patient Assessment And Care; Clinical Policies And StandardsAbout 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.
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Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.
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.
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