What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neuroscience Advanced Practitioner Residency Program Specialist position at Geisinger?
We are seeking a skilled healthcare professional to join our team as an Advanced Practitioner Resident in neuroscience at the Geisinger Neuroscience Institute.
Job Duties:
- Collaborate with neurologists and neurosurgeons to provide high-quality care to patients, ensuring continuity of care and advocating for their needs.
- Participate in diagnostic and therapeutic tasks under supervision, educating residents in neuroscience knowledge and patient care decision-making.
- Serve as a liaison between physicians and patients, working with medical staff members and nursing personnel to coordinate patient care requirements.
Key Qualifications:
- Completion of an ARC-PA approved physician assistant program
- Current NCCPA certification
- Pennsylvania State licensure
About Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center:
This acute care hospital is licensed for 274 beds and houses the only Level II Trauma center in Luzerne County. The campus includes the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center, The Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital, and the Janet Weis Children's Hospital Pediatric Unit.
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
