Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Orthopaedic Urgent Care

Geisinger

State College, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Not specified; not specified; healthcare benefits ...
Patient evaluation and assessment
Prescribing medications and therapies
Interpreting diagnostic test results
The role involves providing autonomous patient care in collaboration with physicians for new or established patients in an orthopaedic urgent care environment

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing autonomous patient care in collaboration with physicians for new or established patients in an orthopaedic urgent care environment.
  • Employees are expected to order and interpret diagnostic testing, prescribe appropriate medication, and maintain accurate electronic medical records using evidenced-based practices.
  • Geisinger offers healthcare benefits including vision, dental, and domestic partners from day one while fostering a diverse and collaborative workforce culture.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing autonomous patient care in collaboration with physicians for new or established patients in an orthopaedic urgent care environment.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Healthcare benefits including vision, dental and domestic partners offered from day one

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient evaluation and assessment
  • Prescribing medications and therapies
  • Interpreting diagnostic test results
  • Electronic medical record documentation
  • Collaborative physician communication

Nice-to-have

  • Evidenced based practice utilization
  • Patient advocacy and education
  • Triage and telephone communication
  • Safe ethical care delivery
  • Team collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant or Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner
  • Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred)
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Certified Physician Assistant - NCCPA
  • Valid Physician Assistant license

Work Rights

Not specified

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