Physician Assistant - Neurology - Neuromuscular
Company: Geisinger
Location: Wilkes Barre
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The PA will work primarily in an outpatient clinic setting. An
inpatient component may arise if needed. The ideal candidate will:
Performs initial assessment and triage of patients based on
information obtained pertinent to presenting condition. Keeps track
of pertinent procedure and laboratory results, discusses with
physician, and returns call to family and patient regarding the
results and plans. Assists with arranging appropriate follow-up for
the patients. Answers and returns phone calls from established
patients and their families and assess the needs of patient and
family. Discusses plan with the physician and relays information to
the family and patient. Obtains or assists in the preauthorization
process for medications, diagnostic studies, and treatments. which
the employee is qualified to perform. Screening patients. 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. 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. Education Master's
Degree-Physician Assistant (Required) Certification(s) and
License(s) Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body;
Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on
Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Skills Clinical
Policies And Standards; Patient Safety; Patients Rights; Care
Management Knowledge; Health Information Documentation; Patient
Assessment And Care About Geisinger Founded more than 100 years ago
by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital
campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and
the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000
employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts
its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars
annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Equal Opportunity
Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy,
genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or
any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and
local laws. Our Vision & Values Everything we do is about making
better health easier for our patients, our members, our students,
our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS : We strive to
treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE
: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING
: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better
prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION : We constantly
seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our
community, and the nation. SAFETY : We provide a safe environment
for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions
from day one, including vision, dental and prescription
coverage.
Keywords: Geisinger, New York , Physician Assistant - Neurology - Neuromuscular, Healthcare , Wilkes Barre, New York
