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Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: Geisinger at Home Medical Division
Date Posted: 07/05/2024
Job ID: R-64472
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 at our off-campus office in 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 limited 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!
