| JOB TITLE: Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant LOCATION: OUTPATIENT SPECIALTY DEPTS DEPARTMENT: Dermatology WORK SCHEDULE: Days WORK TYPE: FULL TIME Geisinger Dermatology is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join our growing team in Wilkes Barre, PA. This position will perform, under the responsibility and in collaboration with the physician, diagnostic, therapeutic and procedural tasks in an advanced practice role. Provides direct care including assessing, diagnosing, planning and prescribing pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of skin problems, health promotion, education and preventive care within the scope of Dermatology practice. Provides comprehensive clinical coordination of care. Reports directly to Dermatology operations manager. | |
Geisinger providers receive a comprehensive compensation and benefit package, including malpractice coverage with tail, paid relocation, generous CME time and allowance, and much more. In addition to a competitive salary, providers enjoy ample paid time off to allow for a rewarding work/life balance. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: - 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 to hold 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. Founded more than 100 years ago, Geisinger serves more than three million residents throughout central, south-central and northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Our physician-led system is comprised of 32,000 employees, including 1,800 employed physicians, and consists of 13 hospital campuses, the Geisinger Health Plan, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and two research centers. For more information or to apply please contact: Deanna Reed, FASPR, Talent Management Consultant Geisinger at dreed1@gesinger.edu or 570-271-7202 ** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. ** We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. | 
