What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospitalist - Advanced Practitioner Reading Hospital position at Tower Health?
Job Summary
Tower Health Reading Hospital is seeking a Day Shift Hospitalist Services Advanced Practice Provider to extend excellent clinical care to our acute adult inpatients. The advanced practitioner will provide comprehensive medical care to patients, in collaboration with physicians and staff. This includes medical evaluation, treatment and counseling plans to patients and their families.
This Position Includes a Host Of Responsibilities Including
The Benefits We Offer
Contact Phone Number: 484-628-0556
Contact Email: Lisa.Wortman@towerhealth.org
#RDG
Qualifications
Education Requirements
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.
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Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health has partnered with Drexel University College of Medicine to open a new medical school one-half mile walking distance from Reading Hospital, a regional medical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health. The school opened in 2021 and is currently accepting enrollment applications for the second class in 2024. In addition, Reading Hospital is the main training hospital for the medical school and supports ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.
Tower Health Reading Hospital is seeking a Day Shift Hospitalist Services Advanced Practice Provider to extend excellent clinical care to our acute adult inpatients. The advanced practitioner will provide comprehensive medical care to patients, in collaboration with physicians and staff. This includes medical evaluation, treatment and counseling plans to patients and their families.
This Position Includes a Host Of Responsibilities Including
- Performing physical examinations and evaluations; assesses, diagnosis, and treats medical problems
- Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records
- Orders and interprets diagnostic testing, in collaboration with the medical team
- Prescribes medications, treatment modalities, or medical interventions as authorized
- Requests consultation or referral with other health care providers
- Consults and collaborates with supervising physician
- All applicants must be certified, with an active Professional Pennsylvania license (PA or NP).
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 included
- New Hire Bonus
- Generous paid time-off allowance
- CME time and money
- Relocation assistance
- Supportive health system to advance goals
Contact Phone Number: 484-628-0556
Contact Email: Lisa.Wortman@towerhealth.org
#RDG
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- 4 year/Bachelor's Degree
- Relevant Experience
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
- NCCPA Certification for Physician Assistants
- For Nurse Practitioners - AANP or ANCC Certification
- PA Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner License for Nurse Practitioners
- PA Medical Physician Assistant License for Physician Assistants
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
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)
- Reading Hospital Campus Map
- Facts About Reading Hospital
- Berks County Living Website
- Newcomers Guide to Berks County
- Pennsylvania’s Americana Region
Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health has partnered with Drexel University College of Medicine to open a new medical school one-half mile walking distance from Reading Hospital, a regional medical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health. The school opened in 2021 and is currently accepting enrollment applications for the second class in 2024. In addition, Reading Hospital is the main training hospital for the medical school and supports ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.