Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Neurology

Company: Geisinger
Location: State College
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Neurology
Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: Neurology Division
Date Posted: 03/20/2024
Job ID: R-60034
Job SummaryGeisinger's Neuroscience Institute is seeking a physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join the neurology team at Geisinger Scenery Park in State College, PA.
Job DutiesThe ideal candidate will enjoy a full-time outpatient clinic position with no weekends and no call. The team sees a mix of general neurology and subspecialty neurology 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. Why Live in State CollegeState College or "Happy Valley" as it is referred to, offers small-town charm with college town activities. - The region boasts a vibrant nightlife, shopping, outdoor activities, and diverse restaurants. - Activities range from mountain biking, golf, running, fishing, and skiing. - To arts and cultural events like dance, theater, festivals, and live music at The State Theatre, Tussey Mountain Amphitheater, and the Bryce Jordan Center.Education is a very important part of the State College region, whether it is the nationally ranked public and private schools or the collegiate Penn State University, education is always top of mind.Conveniently located, State College offers the University Park Airport with service to Newark, La Guardia and Philadelphia for distant travel and easy access to Interstate-80 for weekend getaways.State College is the hub of Centre County and is a one-of-a-kind place to live.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 * Interview expenses for qualified candidates 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. -
EducationMaster'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)
Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring 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 We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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