Job Title: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine $20k incentive available
Location: Lewistown, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice
Schedule: Rotation
Work Type: Full time
Department: GLH Emergency Medicine Team
Date Posted: 08/08/2025
Job ID: R-82939
Job SummaryGeisinger is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Emergency Medicine team at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital in Lewistown, PA. This is an exciting opportunity to practice high-quality emergency medicine in a collaborative, innovative, and patient-centered environment.
Job Duties
Why Join Geisinger?
$20,000 Recruitment Incentive
Autonomous Practice – Minimal administrative burden
Access to Geisinger’s Specialist Network
Comfortable Work Attire – Scrub business attire
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Robust 401(k) retirement plan
CME allowance
Relocation assistance
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Academic Opportunities – Preceptorship and teaching roles available
Work-Life Balance – Enjoy short commutes, low cost of living, and vibrant communities
Position Details
Provide emergency care across three regional hospitals
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and specialists
Utilize state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based practices
Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Qualifications
Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Current Pennsylvania license or eligibility
Emergency Medicine experience preferred , but not required
About Geisinger
Geisinger is a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare system known for innovation, quality, and compassion. We are committed to improving health outcomes and making healthcare more accessible and affordable for the communities we serve.
Lewistown, PA
Located in the scenic Juniata River Valley, Lewistown offers small-town charm with easy access to Harrisburg and State College. Enjoy:
Affordable living and a strong sense of community
Outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and kayaking
Local festivals, farmers markets, and historic downtown charm
A peaceful lifestyle with excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
To learn more, visit: Welcome - Juniata River Valley Community Profile Online
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Position Details
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.
The successful Nurse Practitioner candidate will work in collaboration with the physician and have a certificate of completion from an approved program for Nurse Practitioners or be eligible to hold national certification that allows the NP to work with the patient populations and location settings associated with this position. Must be eligible for licensure as a nurse practitioner in the state of PA.
EducationBachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
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.

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