Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger's Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking a physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center located in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The role involves an outpatient clinic practice with collaboration with regional colleagues. Geisinger's Heart & Vascular Institute serves a large region with a substantial team of physicians and advanced practitioners, offering a wide range of cardiac services including accredited chest pain centers, a STEMI PCI network, complex arrhythmia ablation, various interventions, and an advanced heart failure program.

Requirements

Must be eligible for licensure as a nurse practitioner in the state of PA.
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.
Basic Life Support Certification
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

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the physicians to assess, diagnose, and treat adult cardiac patients referred to the cardiology service
Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluations, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care
Manages and assists in the smooth, efficient operations of the inpatient cardiology patient, outpatient cardiology clinic, cardiac labs and outreach cardiology clinics
Orders testing as deemed necessary and remains proficient in interpreting results and prescribing appropriate medication regimen within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner