Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Neurology

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Center is seeking a Neurology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality neurological care in Danville, Pennsylvania. Join a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and manage various neurological conditions while utilizing state-of-the-art resources.

This role offers competitive compensation, a flexible schedule, and comprehensive healthcare benefits from day one, fostering both professional development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant is required.
• For Nurse Practitioner candidates, a certificate of completion from an approved NP program is essential.
• Certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants is needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments and develop patient-centered care plans.
• Conduct follow-up visits, medication management, and patient counseling.
• Collaborate closely with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Document patient encounters accurately within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Engage in patient and family education and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Care Management Knowledge

Clinical Policies and Standards

Health Information Documentation

Patient Assessment and Care

Patient Safety

Patient Rights

Education

Master’s Degree - Physician Assistant

Certificate of completion from an approved NP program

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger Medical Center is seeking a skilled and motivated Neurology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Neurosciences team in Danville, Pennsylvania. This role offers an opportunity to provide high‑quality, patient‑centered neurological care in a collaborative environment. Location: Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania. Shift: Days. Weekly hours: 40. Worker type: Regular. Exemption status: Yes.

Position Highlights

• Work within a multidisciplinary team that includes neurologists, APPs, nurses, and specialty support staff.
• Provide evaluation, diagnosis, and management of diverse neurological conditions, such as stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular disease, movement disorders, memory disorders, and general neurology.
• Access state‑of‑the‑art imaging and diagnostic resources across Geisinger’s neurosciences service line.
• Flexible scheduling with the possibility of 10‑hour shifts to support work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments and develop patient‑centered care plans.
• Conduct follow‑up visits, medication management, and patient counseling.
• Collaborate closely with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Document patient encounters accurately within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Engage in patient and family education and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree‑Physician Assistant (Required). For Nurse Practitioner candidates, a certificate of completion from an approved NP program.
• Certification & Licensing:
  • Physician Assistant: Graduate of an ARC‑approved program and eligible or certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants and the State Board of Medicine.
  • Nurse Practitioner: Eligible or certified by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and capable of working with all patient age groups.
  • Basic Life Support Certification (Default Issuing Body).
  • Certified Physician Assistant (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants).
• Skills: Care Management Knowledge, Clinical Policies and Standards, Health Information Documentation, Patient Assessment and Care, Patient Safety, Patient Rights.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Robust professional development opportunities, CME support, and ongoing career growth.
• Healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.
• Flexible scheduling options to support work‑life balance.

Equal Opportunity and Non‑Discrimination

Geisinger is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative‑action employer. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, will receive consideration for employment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.