Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Neurology

Geisinger • Danville, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Medical Center is seeking a skilled and motivated Neurology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Neurosciences team in Danville, Pennsylvania.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered neurological care in a collaborative environment.
Position Highlights Work within a multidisciplinary team of neurologists, APPs, nurses, and specialty support staff. Provide evaluation, diagnosis, and management of diverse neurological conditions. Opportunities to support specialized programs such as stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular disease, movement disorders, memory and general neurology. Access to state-of-the-art imaging and diagnostic resources across Geisinger’s neurosciences service line. Flexible scheduling with the possibility of 10‑hour shifts, supporting work-life balance.
Why Geisinger? Supportive, team-focused work culture committed to education and excellence. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Robust professional development opportunities, CME support, and ongoing career growth. A mission-driven health system dedicated to improving community health across Pennsylvania. Geisinger’s Neuroscience Institute spans Geisinger’s three main campuses in Danville, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, along with locations in State College and Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Our program includes most neurology and neurosurgery subspecialties along with neurology and neurosurgery residency programs. Geisinger has a specific focus on quality not quantity and developing new management pathways for optimal outcomes.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be certified to work with all patient population age groups.
• Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
• Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Care Management Knowledge
• Clinical Policies And Standards
• Health Information Documentation
• Patient Assessment And Care
• Patient Safety
• Patients Rights

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments and develop patient-centered care plans.
• Conduct follow-up visits, medication management, and patient counseling.
• Collaborate closely with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Document patient encounters accurately within the EMR.
• Engage in patient and family education and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners
• atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level