Neurosurgery PA/NP: OR First-Assist & Acute Care

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA, is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join a neurosurgery team covering spine, cranial, and trauma cases. The role includes 1st assist in the OR on a weekly rotation, outpatient clinic and inpatient/consult coverage, and on-call duties.

The PA track requires ARC-approved PA training with NCCPA/state medical board eligibility/certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARC-approved physician assistant program.
• Eligible or certified by NCCPA and by PA state medical board.
• For NP track: completed program for Nurse Practitioners and eligible or certified by PA/Nursing board.
• Acute care certification required for NP role and ability to work with all patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1st assist in the OR on a weekly rotation.
• Cover outpatient clinic and inpatient/consult services.
• Participate in on-call coverage.

Skills

OR first assist

Outpatient clinic

Inpatient/consult coverage

On-call duties

Education

ARC-approved PA program

Nurse Practitioner program certificate

Job description

Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA, is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join a neurosurgery team covering spine, cranial, and trauma cases. The role includes 1st assist in the OR on a weekly rotation, outpatient clinic and inpatient/consult coverage, and on-call duties.

The PA track requires ARC-approved PA training with NCCPA/state medical board eligibility/certification.