Tower Health

Nurse Practitioner - Infectious Disease


PayCompetitive
LocationWest Reading/Pennsylvania
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 57493
      Job Summary

      Reading Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practitioner for our Infectious Disease Dept. The role is approximately 80% inpatient and 20% outpatient, offering a dynamic mix of clinical responsibilities.

      You’ll be supported by a dedicated team that includes:

      • Two Registered Nurses (RNs)

      • One Medical Assistant (MA)

      • Two Patient Service Representatives (PSRs)

      • One OPAT Pharmacist

      • One 340B Pharmacist

      Highlights:

      • Join a team of six physicians, one PA-C, and two CRNPs

      • Opportunities for clinical research with support from our Clinical Trials Office

      • Travel Medicine services offered in the outpatient setting

      • Shared call with nine other providers

      • Active involvement in medical education

      The Benefits We Offer:

      • Competitive compensation package
      • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
      • Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
      • Malpractice insurance & Tail Coverage
      • Generous paid time-off allowance
      • Retention Bonus
      • CME time and money
      • Relocation assistance
      • H1B Visa & Green Card Support (*does not qualify for J1 Waiver)
      • Supportive health system to advance goals

      Reading Hospital is a 697-bed nonprofit teaching hospital that provides high quality healthcare, cutting-edge technology, and experienced, caring medical professionals. As the nationally recognized, Magnet® designated flagship institution of Tower Health, Reading Hospital is home to many top-tier specialty care centers and services, including the McGlinn Cancer Institute, Miller Regional Heart Center, one of the state’s busiest Emergency Departments and a Level I Trauma Center, and Beginnings Maternity Center, which houses the region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Reading Hospital is home to many top-tier specialty care centers and services, was named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades™ and has been ranked as one of the Top Ten Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report the second year in a row.

      The Community:

      Reading Hospital is located in West Reading, part of Berks County, Pennsylvania. This is an area that offers many wonderful places to live and raise a family. Berks County is within driving distance of major metropolitan areas like Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City, offering an easy chance to get away for some big city excitement.

      The Reading Symphony Orchestra and Reading Public Museum are considered among the best in the state. GoggleWorks is one of the nation's largest interactive community arts centers. And each year, the Berks Arts Council presents the largest jazz festival on the east coast. In addition, the Santander Arena and Performing Arts Center bring some of the world’s top acts to Reading.

      The great outdoors is right in your backyard, including the National Scenic Appalachian Trail, Blue Marsh Lake, French Creek State Park, and the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. And you'll find lakes for boating, swimming, ice fishing, and skating. Reading also ranks fourth nationwide in minor-league sports markets, hosting our own minor league hockey (Reading Royals) and baseball (Reading Fightin’ Phils) teams.

      Videos:

      Websites:

      Contact Name: Lisa Wortman

      Contact Email: Lisa.Wortman@towerhealth.org

      Contact Phone: 484-628-0556


      Qualifications

      Education Requirements

      • Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
      • Master's Degree

      Experience

      • Relevant Experience Preferred

      Certification and Licensure

      • BLS Certification
      • PA DEA License
      • DOT Medical Examiner Certification
      • PA Physician Assistant License
      • NCCPA Certification

      Required Skills

      • Computer Skills to include use and navigation
      • Excellent Communications Skills
      • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
      • General Clerical Skills
      • Microsoft Office Applications

      Overview

      Tower Health is an innovative, leading health system dedicated to advancing the health and transforming the lives of the people we serve through compassionate, accessible, high quality, cost-effective healthcare. Together, our seven hospitals and other entities provide a full range of medical care from prevention, screening and education; to the latest clinical services and surgeries available; to rehabilitation. We also offer wellness programs and public health services that ensure our communities are the healthiest they can be.

      Across our system, you’ll find many opportunities to build an outstanding career. With more than 14,000 team members, Tower Health offers 25 urgent care facilities and a connected network of 3,200 physicians, specialists, and providers across more than 230 convenient locations.


      Education Requirements

      • Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
      • Master's Degree

      Experience

      • Relevant Experience Preferred

      Certification and Licensure

      • BLS Certification
      • PA DEA License
      • DOT Medical Examiner Certification
      • PA Physician Assistant License
      • NCCPA Certification

      Required Skills

      • Computer Skills to include use and navigation
      • Excellent Communications Skills
      • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
      • General Clerical Skills
      • Microsoft Office Applications

      Reading Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practitioner for our Infectious Disease Dept. The role is approximately 80% inpatient and 20% outpatient, offering a dynamic mix of clinical responsibilities.

      You’ll be supported by a dedicated team that includes:

      • Two Registered Nurses (RNs)

      • One Medical Assistant (MA)

      • Two Patient Service Representatives (PSRs)

      • One OPAT Pharmacist

      • One 340B Pharmacist

      Highlights:

      • Join a team of six physicians, one PA-C, and two CRNPs

      • Opportunities for clinical research with support from our Clinical Trials Office

      • Travel Medicine services offered in the outpatient setting

      • Shared call with nine other providers

      • Active involvement in medical education

      The Benefits We Offer:

      • Competitive compensation package
      • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
      • Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
      • Malpractice insurance & Tail Coverage
      • Generous paid time-off allowance
      • Retention Bonus
      • CME time and money
      • Relocation assistance
      • H1B Visa & Green Card Support (*does not qualify for J1 Waiver)
      • Supportive health system to advance goals

      Reading Hospital is a 697-bed nonprofit teaching hospital that provides high quality healthcare, cutting-edge technology, and experienced, caring medical professionals. As the nationally recognized, Magnet® designated flagship institution of Tower Health, Reading Hospital is home to many top-tier specialty care centers and services, including the McGlinn Cancer Institute, Miller Regional Heart Center, one of the state’s busiest Emergency Departments and a Level I Trauma Center, and Beginnings Maternity Center, which houses the region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Reading Hospital is home to many top-tier specialty care centers and services, was named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades™ and has been ranked as one of the Top Ten Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report the second year in a row.

      The Community:

      Reading Hospital is located in West Reading, part of Berks County, Pennsylvania. This is an area that offers many wonderful places to live and raise a family. Berks County is within driving distance of major metropolitan areas like Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City, offering an easy chance to get away for some big city excitement.

      The Reading Symphony Orchestra and Reading Public Museum are considered among the best in the state. GoggleWorks is one of the nation's largest interactive community arts centers. And each year, the Berks Arts Council presents the largest jazz festival on the east coast. In addition, the Santander Arena and Performing Arts Center bring some of the world’s top acts to Reading.

      The great outdoors is right in your backyard, including the National Scenic Appalachian Trail, Blue Marsh Lake, French Creek State Park, and the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. And you'll find lakes for boating, swimming, ice fishing, and skating. Reading also ranks fourth nationwide in minor-league sports markets, hosting our own minor league hockey (Reading Royals) and baseball (Reading Fightin’ Phils) teams.

      Videos:

      Websites:

      Contact Name: Lisa Wortman

      Contact Email: Lisa.Wortman@towerhealth.org

      Contact Phone: 484-628-0556

  • About the company

      Tower Health brings together more than 11,000 team members, 2,000 nationally recognized physicians, specialists and providers across 65 convenient locations.

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