Neurosurgery - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes Job Summary The Neuroscience Institute is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our growing Neurosurgery Department located at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Job Duties The neurosurgery NP or PA will join a dedicated team of providers at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center covering all areas of neurosurgery. This role involves outpatient clinic, inpatient/consult coverage, and OR coverage. Outpatient clinic Inpatient/consult coverage OR coverage Qualifications The successful Physician Assistant must be a graduate of an ARC-approved physician assistant program and be eligible or certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and the State Board of Medicine. The successful Nurse Practitioner must hold a certificate from an approved program and be eligible or certified by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. An acute care certification is required. Must be certified to work with all patient population age groups. Position Details Education: Master's Degree – Physician Assistant (Required) Licensure & Certification: Certified Physician Assistant – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Additional state board certifications as required. Acute care certification required. Must be eligible for all patient population age groups. Benefits Healthcare benefits from day one, including vision and dental coverage, as well as benefits for domestic partners. EEO Statement We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr