Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Hematology Oncology $10k Recruitment Incentive
Company: Geisinger
Location: Danville
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant -
Outpatient Hematology Oncology $10k Recruitment Incentive Location:
Danville, Pennsylvania Job Category: Physician Assistant, Nurse
Practitioner, Advanced Practice Schedule: Days Work Type: Full time
Department: Hematology/Oncology Advanced Practitioner Division Date
Posted: 01/15/2026 Job ID: R-90927 Job SummaryGeisinger's Cancer
Institute is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join their
talented outpatient Hematology Oncology team at Geisinger Medical
Center/Knapper Clinic in Danville, PA. The optimal candidate will
have at least 2 years of experience as an APP in a cancer or adult
medicine field, 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
central 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-Nurse
Practitioner (Required), Master'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.
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