Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Hematology Oncology $10k Recruitment Incentive
Company: Geisinger
Location: Dickson
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant -
Outpatient Hematology Oncology $10k Recruitment Incentive Location:
Dickson City, Pennsylvania Job Category: Physician Assistant, Nurse
Practitioner, Advanced Practice Schedule: Days Work Type: Full time
Department: Cancer Institute Advanced Practitioner Department Date
Posted: 02/28/2025 Job ID: R-57598 Job SummaryGeisinger's Cancer
Institute is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join
our cancer team in an outpatient role their new/future site Dickson
City Cancer Center. The APP will be joining a team of physicians,
experienced APPs as well as fellows in a dynamic outpatient
environment. The optimal candidate will have at least 2 years of
experience as an APP in a cancer or adult medicine field
(preferably in the inpatient setting), however less experienced
candidates will be considered accordingly. This individual will
perform, under the responsibility and supervision of the physician,
diagnostic and therapeutic tasks to establish a diagnosis and to
plan therapy. Assist in gathering the data necessary in
implementing the therapeutic plan of the physician. APP will
ultimately be an advocate in the medical care system serving as
confidant, advisor, and liaison between the patient and physician.
Location: Living in Northeast PA offers convenient community
living, a balanced professional career, and proximity to New York
City, Harrisburg and Philadelphia. Job Duties Assesses and
establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans
for their patient population. Makes accurate and complete entries
into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets
diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and prescribes
appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidenced based practice.
Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as
appropriate. Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any
circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results
that present a significant risk to patient's health or well-being.
Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the physician
assistant license. Communicates with collaborative physician,
patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means
of correspondence. Instills confidence in patient acting as their
advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to
the patient and their family in a language that they can
understand. Interprets and follow policies and guidelines to define
procedures and meet goals and deadlines. Work is typically
performed in a clinical 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 and skills outlined in any
department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the
performance of the job related to that position. EducationMaster's
Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Physician
Assistant (Required) Certification(s) and License(s)Certified
Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of
Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Basic Life Support Certification -
Default Issuing Body Our Purpose & ValuesOUR 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: Geisinger, Clarksville , Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Hematology Oncology $10k Recruitment Incentive, Healthcare , Dickson, Tennessee
