Hospitalist Job at Geisinger in Lewistown (State College area), PA

About the Position

Shift:  Night

Schedule: 7pm - 7 am

ICU:  Open

Procedures:  Not Required

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital is a 123-bed acute care community hospital serving the 80,000 residents of Mifflin and Juniata counties and members of the contiguous counties of Center, Perry, Snyder, and Huntingdon. Established in 1905, the hospital provides inpatient, outpatient, wellness and community services while employing over 1,000 full-time and part-time employees and providing a Medical Staff consisting of more than 150 physicians and allied health practitioners representing specialties ranging from family medicine, internal medicine, and cardiology to infectious disease and general/cardiovascular surgery.

Position Summary

• The night team consists of one physician and One APP. APP can help with cross-covering floors as well as admissions.
• On occasions, a second- or third-year Family Medicine resident will assist with cross coverage and admissions.
• Moonlighting opportunities are available, as well occasional teaching opportunities.   
• ICU is covered at nighttime with a critical care APP and EICU back up. Nocturnists are not expected to admit patients to ICU or round on ICU patients. however, during higher workload, EICU attending may request the presence of a Nocturnist at the bedside to assist. 

• Interviews patients to obtain information such as symptoms, medical histories, and family histories.  Performs  and/or  interprets  diagnostic tests  as needed.
• Diagnose and design a plan of treatment for injuries and/or illness. May prescribe or administer medication. Prepares, maintains, and reviews records that include patients' histories, examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes. 
• Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

We take pride in the support we provide our hospitalists to promote a healthy work/life balance:

• A newly revised and highly competitive compensation and benefits plan, including competitive salaries.
• Hospitalist fellowship opportunities are available at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
• Excellent benefit package, including Malpractice & Tail coverage, sign on bonuses, and Medical School Loan Repayment
• Full relocation reimbursement
• Opportunities to participate in teaching and research studies
• Fully integrated electronic health record (Epic)
• Professional opportunities for mentorship, growth and advancement

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, 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.

Please be advised, this opportunity does not allow for J1 waiver sponsorship.