Nurse Practitioner Gastroenterology-Hepatology

Join an established multidisciplinary team of Hepatologists, Gastroenterologists, Transplant Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Advanced Practitioners, and nursing staff dedicated to delivering comprehensive liver care.This position will perform in collaboration with physicians to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with complex liver disease, including cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and pre- and post-liver transplant management. The Advanced Practitioner will play a key role in coordinating care across specialties, ensuring seamless communication between Hepatology, Transplant Surgery, and Interventional Radiology teams to optimize patient outcomes.Responsibilities include gathering clinical data, implementing therapeutic plans, and functioning as a patient advocate in the medical care system—serving as confidant, advisor, and liaison between patients, families, and physicians.The role reports clinically to the Director of GI and administratively to the Chief Advanced Practitioner.Geisinger providers receive a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including malpractice coverage with tail, paid relocation, generous CME time and allowance, and much more. In addition to a competitive salary, providers enjoy ample paid time off to allow for a rewarding work/life balance. From senior management on down, we foster an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.This position offers the Advanced Practitioner the opportunity to work in both clinic and hospital settings, alternating between outpatient Hepatology visits and inpatient consults, including participation in multidisciplinary liver care rounds.EducationBachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred)Certification(s) and License(s)Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodySkillsPatients Rights; Patient Assessment And Care; Clinical Policies And Standards; Health Information Documentation; Patient Safety; Care Management KnowledgeAbout GeisingerFounded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.Our Vision & ValuesEverything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.KINDNESSWe strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.EXCELLENCEWe treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.LEARNINGWe share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.INNOVATIONWe constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.SAFETYWe provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.Our BenefitsWe offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.