Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; Nutrition
Company: Geisinger
Location: Danville
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; Nutrition
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania Job Category: Nurse Practitioner,
Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Schedule: Days Work Type:
Full time Department: Gastroenterology Division Date Posted:
06/02/2025 Job ID: R-69682 Job SummaryGeisinger’s Nutrition and
Weight Management Department is seeking an advanced practitioner to
join our team at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. Job
Duties This Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide
services to patients and families in the Nutrition and Weight
Management Clinic in accordance with established organizational
policies and professional standards. Performs in collaboration and
supervision of the physician, diagnostic and therapeutic tasks to
allow the physician to extend his/her services through the more
effective use of the physician assistant's knowledge in the sphere
of decision making required to establish a diagnosis and plan
therapy. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in
the specific age range on her/his assigned clinical area. Performs
duties to provide the highest level of patient care and maximize
patient satisfaction. Reports to the Nutrition and Weight
Management lead advanced Practitioner. Previous experience in
bariatrics and/or nutrition preferred. Work is typically performed
in an outpatient clinical environment EducationMaster's
Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required) Certification(s) and
License(s)Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of
Pennsylvania; Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of
Nurse Practitioners; Basic Life Support Certification - Default
Issuing Body 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.
Keywords: Geisinger, Harrisburg , Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; Nutrition, Healthcare , Danville, Pennsylvania
