Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Geisinger's Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking a physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join the Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery team located at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. Enjoy a practice that consists of the ICU rounding and some outpatient clinic time. The surgery team is strongly supported by an equally distinguished cardiology group providing a full range of services, including advanced EP, structural heart disease procedures, cardio-oncology and heart failure. Experienced physician assistants, nurse practitioners and excellent facilities make for an efficient, pleasant work environment. The successful Physician Assistant must be a graduate of a 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. The successful Nurse Practitioner candidate will have a certificate of completion from an approved program for Nurse Practitioners and must be eligible for or certified by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. An acute care certification is required for this position. Must be certified to work with all patient population age groups.
Requirements
- Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)
- Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Graduate of a ARC-approved physician assistant program
- Eligible or certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants
- Eligible or certified by the State Board of Medicine
- Certificate of completion from an approved program for Nurse Practitioners
- Eligible for or certified by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
- Acute care certification is required for this position
- Must be certified to work with all patient population age groups
Responsibilities
- ICU rounding
- Outpatient clinic time
Benefits
- healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners
- an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality
- a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
