Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

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. Enjoy a practice of outpatient clinic while collaborate with regional colleagues. Geisinger's Heart & Vascular Institute spans a 45-county service area and has over 100 physicians and more than 75 advanced practitioners. Geisinger Heart Institute features multiple accredited chest pain centers, a nationally recognized regional STEMI PCI network, complex arrhythmia ablation, a full range of coronary, vascular and structural heart interventions and an advanced heart failure program. The ideal candidate will: 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 he successful Nurse Practitioner candidate will work in collaboration with the physician and have a certificate of completion from an approved program for Nurse Practitioners or be eligible to hold national certification that allows the NP to work with the patient populations and location settings associated with this position. 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. Geisinger offers Advanced Practitioners : Domestic Partner Benefits Paid malpractice insurance Market competitive wages - constantly monitored Generous Paid Time Off policy Funding for CME and paid CME days Relocation for qualified candidates Health Care Benefits Starting Day 1: including vision and dental

Requirements

The successful Nurse Practitioner candidate will work in collaboration with the physician and have a certificate of completion from an approved program for Nurse Practitioners or be eligible to hold national certification that allows the NP to work with the patient populations and location settings associated with this position.
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.
Bachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)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