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Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner - Orthopaedics - $10k Recruitment Incentive

Geisinger

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

Job Description

Join our Orthopaedic team as a Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner, where you'll provide critical care and treatment plans for patients, ensuring their health and well-being through expert medical practices.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant
  • Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
  • Basic Life Support Certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner

Benefits & Perks

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