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