What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neurology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner position at Geisinger Health System?
Job Summary:
As a Neurology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner at Geisinger Neuroscience Institute, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough assessments and triage patients based on their presenting conditions.
- Monitor and communicate relevant procedure and laboratory results, collaborating with physicians and keeping families informed.
- Ensure continuity of care by facilitating appropriate follow-up for patients.
- Respond to and assess the needs of patients and their families through phone consultations.
- Collaborate with physicians to discuss patient care plans and relay information effectively to families and patients.
- Assist with preauthorization processes for medications, diagnostics, and treatment plans.
- Perform patient screenings and evaluations.
Qualifications:
- For Physician Assistants: Must be a graduate of an ARC-approved physician assistant program, certified or eligible by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants, and licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine.
- For Nurse Practitioners: Must have completed an approved Nurse Practitioner program and be certified or eligible by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, with the ability to work with all age groups.
About Geisinger's Neuroscience Institute
Our institute spans Geisinger's campuses in Danville, Wilkes-Barre, and Scranton, with additional locations in State College and Lewistown, Pennsylvania. We focus on delivering high-quality care, developing innovative management pathways for optimal patient outcomes, and engaging in residency programs in neurology and neurosurgery.
Our Values
We are committed to kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety in everything we do. We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits from day one for both full-time and part-time positions, and we promote an inclusive atmosphere of collaboration and collegiality.
We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
