What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neuroscience Advanced Practitioner Program Lead position at Geisinger?
Geisinger Neuroscience Institute: A Leader in Neuroscience Care
We are seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team as a Neuroscience Advanced Practitioner. This residency program is designed to educate and train advanced practitioners in neuroscience knowledge, patient care decision-making, and patient care management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with neurologists and neurosurgeons to provide high-quality care to new and established patients.
- Serve as a liaison between physicians and patients, ensuring seamless communication and coordination of patient care requirements.
- Develop and implement education programs for advanced practitioners, focusing on neuroscience knowledge and patient care best practices.
Requirements:
- Completion of an ARC-PA approved physician assistant program (or predecessor organization).
- Current NCCPA certification.
- Pennsylvania State licensure.
About Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center:
This 274-bed acute care hospital is the only Level II Trauma center in Luzerne County. The campus features the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center, The Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital, the Janet Weis Children's Hospital Pediatric Unit, a transplant program, and the Brain & Spine Tumor Institute.
Our Core Values:
- KINDNESS: Treating everyone with respect and compassion.
- EXCELLENCE: Striving for excellence in everything we do.
- LEARNING: Sharing knowledge to improve patient care.
- INNOVATION: Continuously seeking better ways to care for our patients.
- SFETY: Providing a safe environment for our patients and staff.
