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Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Orthopaedics

Geisinger

Wilkes Barre, PA
3 days ago
$80k - $100k

Job Description

Join Geisinger's Orthopaedic team as a Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner, specializing in advanced care for patients with foot and ankle issues. Deliver safe, ethical care while collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess and establish presumptive diagnoses and implement treatment plans.
  • Make entries into the electronic medical record and order diagnostic testing.
  • Prescribe, adjust, or discontinue medications or therapies.
  • Evaluate and report significant risks to collaborating physician.
  • Perform procedures within the scope of practice.
  • Communicate with patients, physicians, and referring staff.
  • Provide safe and ethical care and health education to patients.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant
  • Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner
  • Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner - AANP

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare benefits from day one including vision and dentalCollaborative work environmentDiversity and inclusion initiatives