"We value our partnership with Penn College as it allows us to foster a new generation of healthcare professionals equipped with skills and knowledge to meet the evolving needs of our patients, members, learners and communities. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare."
Geisinger
- Industry
- Nursing
Geisinger is an integrated healthcare system committed to making better health easier for the more than one million people it serves. It’s composed of 10 hospital campuses, a health plan with more than half a million members, a research institute and the Geisinger College of Health Sciences, which includes schools of medicine, nursing and graduate education. With more than 25,000 employees and 1,700+ employed physicians, Geisinger serves the central and northeastern regions of Pennsylvania.
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Q&A with Geisinger
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT THE INDUSTRY YOU SERVE?
The healthcare industry is constantly changing and evolving. Being part of a system that provides groundbreaking treatments and uses innovative technologies to improve patient care and outcomes is inspiring and rewarding.
WHAT DO YOU APPRECIATE MOST ABOUT YOUR COMPANY'S CULTURE/MISSION?
Our unwavering commitment to making better health easier for our patients, members and communities.
HOW DID YOUR COMPANY FIRST CONNECT WITH PENN COLLEGE?
Our partnership with Penn College is longstanding and further exemplifies our commitment to our communities. Our partnership continues to evolve due to the large number of careers Penn College offers that are integral to making better health easier, from clinicians to business administration to engineering and facilities maintenance.
WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU VALUE MOST WHEN RECRUITING PENN COLLEGE STUDENTS AND ALUMNI?
We seek candidates who exemplify the six core competencies we emphasize for our employees (plus four more for leaders) that allow them to perform at an optimal level and further their careers: focuses on the customer, ensures accountability, collaborates, drives results, effectively communicates and values differences.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE CONSIDERING PENN COLLEGE?
It’s a great place to get firsthand experience and start your career journey. The hands-on learning that is built into the partnership with Geisinger provides a unique opportunity to prepare students for a successful healthcare career while also providing a natural pathway to employment at local health systems like Geisinger.
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