A Lehigh Valley Health Network-affiliated surgical specialty hospital in Dickson City, Pennsylvania is recruiting a Nocturnist Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) to join its inpatient hospitalist program. Opened in May 2022, this state-of-the-art 100,000-square-foot facility in Lackawanna County offers a focused, high-acuity surgical environment with modern infrastructure and a compact, manageable inpatient census across 24 private rooms. The nocturnist role provides a defined overnight schedule within a well-resourced, growing health network — an appealing fit for an APP seeking consistent night coverage without the variability of a large academic center.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with pay structured for nocturnist coverage
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Free CME access through the company's online platform
- Employee assistance program
- Employee referral program
Practice Highlights
- Nocturnist role covering 24 private inpatient beds in a surgical specialty-focused hospital
- Seven operating rooms and two procedure rooms supporting a high-volume surgical service line
- 19-bay emergency department on campus providing direct access to acute presentations overnight
- On-site helipad enabling transfer of patients requiring higher-level care
- Extensive on-site diagnostic testing capabilities within the 100,000-square-foot facility
- Part of the Lehigh Valley Health Network, offering the clinical resources and referral infrastructure of a major regional health system
- Facility opened May 2022 — purpose-built, modern environment with current technology and infrastructure throughout
- Located in Lackawanna County, serving as a premier community access point for emergency and surgical care in the region
Qualifications
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with inpatient or hospitalist experience
- Active Pennsylvania NP or PA license, or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort managing postoperative and surgical inpatient populations overnight
- Ability to work independently in a nocturnist capacity within a structured hospital environment
About the Community
Dickson City is located in Lackawanna County in northeastern Pennsylvania, anchored by the city of Scranton and situated within the broader Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metropolitan area. The region offers a low cost of living relative to nearby major metros, strong public and private school options, and easy access to the Pocono Mountains for skiing, hiking, and lake recreation. New York City and Philadelphia are both reachable within two to three hours, making this an attractive base for clinicians who want a quieter lifestyle without sacrificing proximity to major urban centers.