Experienced Physician Assistant role in Family/Primary Care, joining Geisinger’s Primary Care team in Pottsville, PA. You’ll deliver care across all ages within a collaborative, well-supported clinic model using Epic, with standout perks including a $20k recruitment incentive at qualifying sites and extended appointment times.
- Up to $20,000 recruitment incentive
- Extended appointment times
- Epic EMR with ambient dictation
Geisinger is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Primary Care team in Pottsville, PA. This site qualifies for a $20k recruitment incentive for an experienced provider.
Job Duties:
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most - Join Geisinger Pottsville in Pottsville, PA.
Join Geisinger Pottsville to become part of our tight-knit communities and experience a quality of life you won't find elsewhere.
Why Choose Geisinger?
At Geisinger, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on your patients' lives with:
Extended appointment times
40 minutes for medically complex patients
20 minutes for average complexity and acute care visits
Collaborative care model
Physician/APP panel sharing
Daily huddles with care team members
Comprehensive support team
Pharmacists for patient education and medication management
Care managers, health managers, clinic health associates, and coding educators
Centralized prescription refill team
Nurse call center to assist with on-call workload
Epic EMR (universal across Geisinger) with Ambient dictation
Expanded access to care through eVisits, patient portals, and Geisinger ConvenientCare urgent care clinics
Why Advanced Practitioners Join Geisinger:
Competitive Salary - increased rates
Recruitment Incentives - up to $20,000 at select clinics (30-month work obligation; not applicable for internal transfers)
Primary Care Architype Model - structured onboarding and tiered autonomy for professional growth
Advanced Practice Council - dedicated support for APPs and students
Professional Development - internal programs and tuition reimbursement
Teaching & Precepting Opportunities
Continuing Medical Education - 10 days and $3,000 annually
Benefits - including liability coverage, retirement plans, relocation assistance, and more!
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join Geisinger and become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and patient-centered care.
Location Highlight - Pottsville, PA
Geisinger Pottsville is located 60 miles southwest of Scranton and just 2 hours from Philadelphia, you'll have opportunities to better your life and make a meaningful difference. Enjoy the charm of small-town living with the support of a major health system.
Learn more and apply : geisingerjobs.org/community-medicine
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Advanced Practitioner must be able to see all age ranges from Pediatric (birth) to Geriatric.
The successful Physician Assistant candidate will work under the responsibility and supervision of the physician and require completion of an ARC-PA (or predecessor organization) approved physician assistant program, current NCCPA certification or eligibility and Pennsylvania State licensure.
Position Details:
Education:
Master's Degree-Physician Assistant(Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s):
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse PractitionersAmerican Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaRN_State of Pennsylvania
Skills
Care Management Knowledge, Clinical Policies And Standards, Health Information Documentation, Patient Assessment And Care, Patient Safety, Patients Rights
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, 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.