Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Geisinger; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in State College is seeking both a Physician Assistant and a Nurse Practitioner for combined outpatient and inpatient roles. Candidates must hold the necessary certifications and licensures to practice in Pennsylvania, ensuring quality patient care with no on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• NCCPA certification or eligibility required for Physician Assistants.
• Eligibility for licensure as a nurse practitioner in Pennsylvania is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient clinic and inpatient consultations.
• Collaborate with physicians in patient care.

Education

Completion of an ARC-PA approved physician assistant program

Certificate of completion from an approved program for Nurse Practitioners

Job description

The Advanced Practitioner will enjoy a combination practice of outpatient clinic in State College and inpatient consultations at the assigned base hospital. This position offers no call but will have rotating weekend coverage.

The successful Physician Assistant candidate will work under the responsibility and supervision of the physician and require completion of an ARC-PA (or predecessor organization) approved physician assistant program, current NCCPA certification or eligibility, and Pennsylvania State licensure.

The successful Nurse Practitioner candidate will work in collaboration with the physician and have a certificate of completion from an approved program for Nurse Practitioners or be eligible for national certification that allows the NP to work with the patient populations and location settings associated with this position. Must be eligible for licensure as a nurse practitioner in the state of PA.