Neurology PA/NP — Outpatient Care & Coordination

Geisinger; Fox Hill (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a clinically skilled PA or NP to work primarily in an outpatient clinic setting with potential inpatient involvement as needed. The role emphasizes triage, patient communication, and coordination of follow-up care across Neurology services.

The successful candidate will be a graduate of an ARC-approved PA program or NP program, eligible or certified by respective state boards, and capable of working with patients of all ages within Geisinger’s Neuroscience Institute.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an ARC-approved physician assistant program and eligible or certified by the NCCPA.
• Must be eligible or certified by the PA State Board of Medicine.
• Nurse Practitioner candidates must have a completion certificate for NP programs and be eligible or certified by the PA State Board of Nursing and be able to work with all patient age groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessment and triage of patients in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Track pertinent procedures and lab results, discuss with physicians, and communicate results and plans to families and patients.
• Assist in arranging appropriate follow-up for patients.
• Answer and return calls from established patients and families; assess needs.
• Communicate plans with physicians and relay information to families and patients.
• Obtain or assist in preauthorization for medications, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Screen patients as required.

Skills

Triage

Patient communication

Family coordination

Documentation

Education

ARC-approved PA program

NCCPA certification/eligibility

PA State Board eligibility

NP program completion (if applicable)

Job description

Geisinger is seeking a clinically skilled PA or NP to work primarily in an outpatient clinic setting with potential inpatient involvement as needed. The role emphasizes triage, patient communication, and coordination of follow-up care across Neurology services.

The successful candidate will be a graduate of an ARC-approved PA program or NP program, eligible or certified by respective state boards, and capable of working with patients of all ages within Geisinger’s Neuroscience Institute.