Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric and Adult Cardiac Surgery

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their dynamic team in the heart of Pennsylvania. This role involves managing both pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery services, collaborating closely with surgeons, and providing exceptional care to patients in various settings. Ideal candidates will possess the necessary certifications and a passion for patient care, with opportunities for involvement in research. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the field of cardiothoracic surgery, this position offers a rewarding environment where your skills will be valued and your contributions will matter.

Qualifications

• ARC-PA certification or predecessor required for Physician Assistant.
• Approved Nurse Practitioners degree for Nurse Practitioner role.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient and outpatient cardiac surgery services.
• Collaborate with surgeons for patient care in ICU and PICU.

Skills

Surgical experience

Patient evaluation

Collaboration with surgeons

Research involvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

NCCPA Certification

Job description

Job Summary: The Geisinger Heart & Vascular Institute seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Division of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery in Danville, Pennsylvania.

Job Duties

• Manage and assist in operation of the pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery inpatient and outpatient service.
• Collaborate with the surgeon to schedule, evaluate, diagnose, and treat cardiac surgical patients in the adult cardiac ICU, PICU, and NICU.
• Phone coverage from established patients and families.
• Surgical experience preferred but not required.
• For those with interest, involvement in research is offered but not required.
• The candidate will report to the Director of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery and work in a team setting with the surgeon and nurse navigator.

The successful Physician Assistant candidate will work under responsibility and supervision of the surgeon and require an ARC-PA (or predecessor organization) certificate, current NCCPA certificate or eligibility, and Pennsylvania State licensure.

The successful Nurse Practitioner candidate will work in collaboration with the surgeon and require an approved Nurse Practitioners degree or eligibility to work with patient populations and location settings associated with this position as well as Pennsylvania State licensure.

Position Details

Education: Bachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred).

Experience: Certification(s) and License(s) Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body.