Geisinger
Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant - Neurology - Neuromuscular (wilkes-barre
Geisinger, Parsons, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Title
Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant - Neurology - Neuromuscular
Location Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Job Category Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department Neurology Division
Date Posted 03/07/2025
Job ID R-70344
Job Summary Geisinger's Neuroscience Institute is seeking a neurology physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join the neurology neuromuscular team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, PA.
Job Duties The NP or PA will work primarily in an outpatient clinic setting. An inpatient component may arise if needed.
The ideal candidate will:
Performs initial assessment and triage of patients based on information obtained pertinent to presenting condition.
Keeps track of pertinent procedure and laboratory results, discusses with physician, and returns call to family and patient regarding the results and plans.
Assists with arranging appropriate follow-up for the patients.
Answers and returns phone calls from established patients and their families and assess the needs of patient and family.
Discusses plan with the physician and relays information to the family and patient.
Obtains or assists in the preauthorization process for medications, diagnostic studies, and treatments.
which the employee is qualified to perform.
Screening patients.
Qualifications The successful Physician Assistant must be a graduate of a ARC-approved physician assistant program, eligible or certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants and eligible or certified by the State Board of Medicine.
The successful Nurse Practitioner candidate will have a certificate of completion from an approved program for Nurse Practitioners and must be eligible for or certified by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Must be certified to work with all patient population age groups.
Education Master's Degree – Physician Assistant (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s) Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body; Certified Physician Assistant – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Geisinger Neuroscience Institute Spans Geisinger’s three main campuses in Danville, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, along with locations in State College and Lewistown, Pennsylvania. The program includes most neurology and neurosurgery subspecialties along with neurology and neurosurgery residency programs. Geisinger focuses on quality, not quantity, and develops new management pathways for optimal outcomes.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
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Location Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Job Category Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department Neurology Division
Date Posted 03/07/2025
Job ID R-70344
Job Summary Geisinger's Neuroscience Institute is seeking a neurology physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join the neurology neuromuscular team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, PA.
Job Duties The NP or PA will work primarily in an outpatient clinic setting. An inpatient component may arise if needed.
The ideal candidate will:
Performs initial assessment and triage of patients based on information obtained pertinent to presenting condition.
Keeps track of pertinent procedure and laboratory results, discusses with physician, and returns call to family and patient regarding the results and plans.
Assists with arranging appropriate follow-up for the patients.
Answers and returns phone calls from established patients and their families and assess the needs of patient and family.
Discusses plan with the physician and relays information to the family and patient.
Obtains or assists in the preauthorization process for medications, diagnostic studies, and treatments.
which the employee is qualified to perform.
Screening patients.
Qualifications The successful Physician Assistant must be a graduate of a ARC-approved physician assistant program, eligible or certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants and eligible or certified by the State Board of Medicine.
The successful Nurse Practitioner candidate will have a certificate of completion from an approved program for Nurse Practitioners and must be eligible for or certified by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Must be certified to work with all patient population age groups.
Education Master's Degree – Physician Assistant (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s) Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body; Certified Physician Assistant – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Geisinger Neuroscience Institute Spans Geisinger’s three main campuses in Danville, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, along with locations in State College and Lewistown, Pennsylvania. The program includes most neurology and neurosurgery subspecialties along with neurology and neurosurgery residency programs. Geisinger focuses on quality, not quantity, and develops new management pathways for optimal outcomes.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
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