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Geisinger Health System lists this Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Neurology opportunity in danville, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
nGeisinger Medical Center is seeking a skilled and motivated Neurology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Neurosciences team in Danville, Pennsylvania.
nJob Duties
nThis role offers an exceptional opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered neurological care in a collaborative environment.
nPosition Highlights
nnnWork within a multidisciplinary team of neurologists, APPs, nurses, and specialty support staff.
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nnProvide evaluation, diagnosis, and management of diverse neurological conditions.
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nnOpportunities to support specialized programs such as stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular disease, movement disorders, memory and general neurology.
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nnAccess to state-of-the-art imaging and diagnostic resources across Geisinger's neurosciences service line.
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nnFlexible scheduling with the possibility of 10‑hour shifts, supporting work-life balance.
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n nResponsibilities
nnnPerform comprehensive neurological assessments and develop patient-centered care plans.
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nnConduct follow-up visits, medication management, and patient counseling.
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nnCollaborate closely with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
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nnDocument patient encounters accurately within the EMR.
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nnEngage in patient and family education and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
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n nWhy Geisinger?
nnnSupportive, team-focused work culture committed to education and excellence.
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nnCompetitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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nnRobust professional development opportunities, CME support, and ongoing career growth.
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nnA mission-driven health system dedicated to improving community health across Pennsylvania.
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n n 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.
nThe 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.
nGeisinger's Neuroscience Institute spans Geisinger's three main campuses in Danville, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, along with locations in State College and Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Our program includes most neurology and neurosurgery subspecialties along with neurology and neurosurgery residency programs. Geisinger has a specific focus on quality not quantity and developing new management pathways for optimal outcomes.
nPosition Details
nEducation
nMaster's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)
nExperience
nCertification(s) and License(s)
nCertified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
nOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
nWe are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
Worksite address
danville, PA, 17822, US
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