Urgent Care Physician
Geisinger
Urgent Care Physician
Geisinger
Integrated health system with hospitals
Location:
Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital (GBH)Shift:
Days (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Worker Type:
RegularExemption Status:
YesJob Summary:
Geisinger is currently seeking an Urgent Care Physician for our Acute Care Treatment Area (soon to be ConvenientCare+) urgent care clinic located at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital in Bloomsburg, PA.Job Duties:
Geisinger's new ConvenientCare+ program is an alternative to the Emergency Department when prompt intervention is needed to treat worsening illness or exacerbation of a chronic condition. Acute care services above and beyond what is traditionally found in outpatient urgent care centers are available for the convenience of both providers and patients.
This new model of care serves to increase efficiency and access to care, all while maintaining the highest quality. Geisinger ConvenientCare+ is staffed by well-trained physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses, who can perform diagnostics, including laboratory and imaging studies, as well as treatments such as:
Nebulizer therapy
Diuresis (intravenous)
Hydration (intravenous)
Intravenous or oral steroids
Corrections of electrolyte abnormalities such as hyponatremia or hyperkalemia
Intravenous antibiotic treatment for conditions like cellulitis, simple pneumonia, or infection
Antihistamine treatment for patients with allergic reaction without airway concern
Rate control for patients with known atrial fibrillation (AFib)
Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia treatments
Antihypertensives
Headache/migraine treatment for known migraine patients
Position Details:
Education:
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)Experience:
Certification(s) and License(s):
Licensed Medical Doctor - State of PennsylvaniaSkills:
Patient Care And Procedural Skills, Professionalism, Systems-Based PracticeOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
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.
Geisinger Health System runs hospitals and clinics across several locations, offering a wide range of medical services (from cancer and cardiology to pediatrics and women’s health) along with patient support tools like the MyGeisinger patient portal. Its main product is integrated health care: Geisinger provides medical treatment through its doctors, nurses, and facilities, and supports care with online access, remote telemedicine, and access to medical records and billing. Geisinger differentiates itself by combining clinical care with research and education in one system, including programs like MyCode health genetics research and ongoing clinical trials, plus direct links between patient care, research, and community health initiatives. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes for patients by delivering coordinated care, advancing medical knowledge through research, and engaging with communities to support healthy living.
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