Job Details: Physician Assistant I: Rehabilitation Medicine

Company: Geisinger Health System – Geisinger Health System provides care to more than two million residents of central and northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond.

Description: "Geisinger has, and continues to employ a large number of physician extenders. This creates a great environment to practice as a PA."
Nevin Gorki, Physician Assistant
Are you looking for an opportunity to practice world-class medicine, partnering with a team of patient focus colleagues? If you are a detail-oriented Physician Assistant, able to function in team environment and dedicated to premiere patient care, we are interested in you. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a difference working with the GMC Rehab populations.

In partnership, this Physician Assistant, under physician responsibility and supervision,
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic tasks to allow the physicians to extend their knowledge in the sphere of decision-making required to establish a diagnosis and to plan the appropriate therapy.
Assists in gathering the data necessary to implement the therapeutic plan of the physician.
Provides continuity care and advocacy for patients,
Serves as liaison between physicians and patients.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Performs and records H&P's,
Clearly discriminates between normal and abnormal findings when evaluating historical, physical examination and laboratory data.
Executes and relays medical regimens as directed by the physician.
Makes rounds, following up as appropriate
Completion of medical records and documentation in a timely manner,
In concert with physician, develop treatment modalities.

This position requires the completion of a CAAHEP or ARC-PA-approved program for physician assistants, NCCPA certification or eligibility through Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine licensure. Master's degree counseling, social work, nursing, psychology or other related discipline is preferred. Experience with eating disorders a plus.

Our successful candidate will have a strong desire to work with rehab patients and their families. Additionally, the candidate should have excellent people skills, demonstrated concern for the health and well-being of others, superior written and oral communication skills, computer literacy including electronic medical record documentation and the ability to work both as a team member and independently.

Geisinger offers Mid Level Providers:
Paid malpractice insurance
Relocation for qualified candidates
Market competitive wages - constantly monitored
Three year vesting in retirement program
Funding for CME
An autonomous environment where their decisions are respected
Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits starting day 1
- PPO option for healthcare
- Domestic partner benefits

Geisinger Health System encompasses three hospitals and more than 40 community practice locations. We are located in the Susquehanna Valley of central Pennsylvania, less than a three-hour drive from New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. Central and Northeast PA offers a scenic environment near the endless recreational offerings of the Pocono Mountains. As many as ten fine colleges and universities lend a blend of culture, excitement and numerous activities to the area.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to forward CV with cover letter to:
Cyndi Jearman, PHR
Email: cfjearman@geisinger.edu
Phone: 570 214 4777
Geisinger Health System Human Resources Department
100 North Academy Avenue
Danville, PA 17822-1529
Toll-free: 1 877 JoinGHS (877 564 6447)
Fax: 570 271 7158
Or apply online at www.geisinger.org
EOE/M/F/D/V

Posting Date: Apr 14 08