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Job Title: Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant - Neurology
Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: Neurology DivisionJob Summary: The Geisinger Neuroscience Institute is seeking a neurology physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join the neurology team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, PA.
Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: Neurology DivisionJob Summary: The Geisinger Neuroscience Institute is seeking a neurology physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join the neurology team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, PA.
Key Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an 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. Additionally, the nurse practitioner candidate must have a certificate of completion from an approved program for Nurse Practitioners and be eligible for or certified by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Certified to work with all patient population age groups.About Our Team:
The Geisinger Neuroscience Institute spans across 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 focuses on quality over quantity and developing new management pathways for optimal outcomes.Education Requirements:
Masters Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)Certification(s) and License(s):
Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyOur Purpose & Values:
We strive to create a workplace that lives up to our core values: KINDNESS: We treat everyone with respect and compassion. EXCELLENCE: We aim for outstanding performance in everything we do. LEARNING: We encourage ongoing education and skill-building. INNOVATION: We seek out new ideas and approaches to improve patient care. SAFETY: We prioritize a safe environment for our patients, members, and colleagues.
