What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Medicine Kenhorst - Nurse Practitioner position at Tower Health?
Tower Health Medical Group Family Medicine - Kenhorst is seeking a Full-Time Family Medicine Advanced Practitioner to join their team providing exceptional care in the ambulatory setting. The group currently consists of 4 physicians, with an additional Physician starting in September, 1 Nurse Practitioner and 1 Physician Assistant. This practice utilizes the EPIC EMR, which is universal throughout Tower Health. Family Medicine or Pediatric experience preferred.
Highlights:
- Ability to see patients of all ages
- Supportive practice administrator
- Weekend call 1:7
- Flexible schedule available (no office hours on the weekend)
- Strong community presence
Additional Information on the Kenhorst practice
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
- Retention Bonus
- Generous paid time-off allowance
- CME time and money
- Relocation assistance
- H1B & Green Card Support
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:
- Virtual Tour – Reading Hospital
- West Reading Campus: Tour Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health
- Living in Berks County – From Reading Fellows (Video)
Websites:
- Reading Hospital Campus Map
- Facts About Reading Hospital
- Berks County Living Website
- Newcomers Guide to Berks County
- Pennsylvania’s Americana Region
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
Certification and Licensure
- Any applicable board Certification
- BLS Certification
- CRNP Prescriptive Authority Commonwealth of PA
- PA Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner License
- PA Registered Nurse License
- PA DEA License
Required Skills
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- General Clerical Skills
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Multi Line Telephone Operational Skills
- Multitasking