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Exciting Opportunity for Urology PA at UPMC in Central Pa Urology. Join the vibrant healthcare team at UPMC in Central Pa Urology near Harrisburg, PA where we're thrilled to offer a compelling opportunity for Physician Assistants (PA-Cs). Be a key player in expanding clinical services in central Pennsylvania and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care. Whether you're an experienced PA or a new graduate, we welcome individuals at all stages of their careers, recognizing the value each brings to our dynamic and dedicated team. Why UPMC Urology of Central PA? Collaborative Environment: Join a cohesive, collegial, and committed team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) working together to make a difference. Inclusive Learning Culture: We believe in the power of shared knowledge and growth, fostering an environment where both seasoned professionals and new graduates can thrive and learn from each other. Work-Life Balance: UPMC is committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment that promotes excellent work-life balance, ensuring our healthcare professionals can deliver their best care while taking care of themselves. What We Offer Our Providers: Comprehensive Onboarding: Robust onboarding programs, training, and ongoing support to ensure the success of new providers. Supportive Atmosphere: Benefit from support among peers and leadership, an open-door policy, and a team approach to patient care. Professional Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of tuition discounts at the University of Pittsburgh for physicians and their immediate family, alongside a clear career ladder for professional growth. Competitive Compensation Packages: Enjoy competitive compensation packages, reflecting our commitment to recognizing and rewarding talent. Job Security: Join a growing team, providing stability and opportunities for career advancement. About the Position: Collaborative Team: Work alongside a strong APP team with supportive and collaborative physicians. Opportunity to Educate Patients: Find a schedule balance of both new and returning patients. Conduct evaluations, monitor laboratory findings, engage in treatment discussions with patients and their families, ensure post-procedure follow-ups, and conduct ongoing patient assessments. Stability and Support: Join an experienced and long-tenured team with low turnover, supported by an onsite surgical center. Comprehensive Specialized Support: Benefit from full specialty support to treat Treatment of all ages for a wide range of urological conditions including but not limited to Bladder Prolapse, Erectile Dysfunction, Urinary Tract Infections, Enlarged Prostate, Kidney Stones and Male/Female Urinary Incontinence. Grow Your Professional Career with UPMC: Clinical Career Ladder: Our merit-based advancement system allows APPs to progress on a level playing field across all practice settings, rewarding excellence through a three-rung ladder: staff, senior, and expert. Job Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an accredited CRNP or PA program-new graduates are encouraged to apply! Commitment: A commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients. Team Orientation: Ability to work collaboratively, provide personalized patient care, and demonstrate clinical outcomes. Licensure: Eligible for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania. Take the next step in your career and be part of our exceptional team at UPMC Urology of Central PA. Apply now to contribute to a positive and impactful healthcare environment.

Job Title: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Hematology Oncology $10k Recruitment Incentive Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Job Category: Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Schedule: Days Work Type: Full time Department: Cancer Institute Advanced Practitioner Department Date Posted: 09/10/2025 Job ID: R-71366 Job SummaryGeisinger's Cancer Institute is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our cancer team in an inpatient role at Geisinger Wyoming Valley in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The APP will be joining a team of physicians, experienced APPs as well as fellows in a dynamic inpatient environment. This exciting career involves care of patients in a hematology and oncology consult service. It includes care of patients with solid tumors as well as benign and malignant hematology. The optimal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience as an APP in a cancer or adult medicine field (preferably in the inpatient setting), however less experienced candidates will be considered accordingly. This individual will perform, under the responsibility and supervision of the physician, diagnostic and therapeutic tasks to establish a diagnosis and to plan therapy. Assist in gathering the data necessary in implementing the therapeutic plan of the physician. APP will ultimately be an advocate in the medical care system serving as confidant, advisor, and liaison between the patient and physician. Job Duties Performs initial assessment and triage of patients based on information obtained pertinent to presenting condition. Keeps track of pertinent procedure and laboratory results, discusses with physician, and returns call to family and patient regarding the results and plans. Assists with arranging appropriate follow-up for the patients in coordination with the outpatient cancer institute team. Participate with joints rounds. Obtains or assists in the prior auth process for medications, diagnostic studies, and treatments as time allows. Once competent, will perform bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures. Assistance in implementing Geisinger and/or Cancer institute special initiatives as time allows. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. EducationMaster's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required) Certification(s) and License(s)Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant - Neurology - Neuromuscular Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Job Category: Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Schedule: Days Work Type: Full time Department: Neurology Division Date Posted: 03/07/2025 Job ID: R-70344 Job SummaryGeisinger's Neuroscience Institute is seeking a neurology physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join the neurology neuromuscular team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, PA. Job Duties The NP or PA will work primarily in an outpatient clinic setting. An inpatient component may arise if needed. The ideal candidate will: Performs initial assessment and triage of patients based on information obtained pertinent to presenting condition. Keeps track of pertinent procedure and laboratory results, discusses with physician, and returns call to family and patient regarding the results and plans. Assists with arranging appropriate follow-up for the patients. Answers and returns phone calls from established patients and their families and assess the needs of patient and family. Discusses plan with the physician and relays information to the family and patient. Obtains or assists in the preauthorization process for medications, diagnostic studies, and treatments. which the employee is qualified to perform. Screening patients. The successful Physician Assistant must be a graduate of a ARC-approved physician assistant program, eligible or certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants and eligible or certified by the State Board of Medicine. The successful Nurse Practitioner candidate will have a certificate of completion from an approved program for Nurse Practitioners and must be eligible for or certified by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Must be certified to work with all patient population age groups. Geisinger's Neuroscience Institute spans Geisinger's three main campuses in Danville, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, along with locations in State College and Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Our program includes most neurology and neurosurgery subspecialties along with neurology and neurosurgery residency programs. Geisinger has a specific focus on quality not quantity and developing new management pathways for optimal outcomes. EducationMaster's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required) Certification(s) and License(s)Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Job Title: Physician Assistant- Trauma Surgery Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Job Category: Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Schedule: Rotation Work Type: Full time Department: Northeast Region Trauma Surgery Advanced Practitioner Division Date Posted: 08/20/2025 Job ID: R-82966 Job Duties We are adding an Advance Practitioner to our Trauma Surgery team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Advanced Practitioner-run clinic time two days a week Opportunity for first assist OR available. Current team consists of six (6) other Advanced Practitioners. Limited weekend coverage. Minimal call coverage. Ability to work closely with residents. Performs initial assessment and triage of patients based on information obtained pertinent to presenting condition. Keeps track of pertinent procedure and laboratory results, discusses with physician, and returns call to family and patient regarding the results and plans. Assists with arranging appropriate follow-up for the patients. Answers and returns phone calls from established patients and their families and assess the needs of patient and family. Discusses plan with the physician and relays information to the family and patient. Obtains or assists in the preauthorization process for medications, diagnostic studies, and treatments which the employee is qualified to perform. Screening patients. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Position Details: Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population. Makes accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and prescribes appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidenced based practice. Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate. Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to patient's health or well-being. Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the physician assistant license. Communicates with collaborative physician, patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence. Instills confidence in patient acting as their advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to the patient and their family in a language that they can understand. Interprets and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Perform, under the responsibility and supervision of the physician, diagnostic and therapeutic tasks to establish a diagnosis and to plan therapy. Assist in gathering the data necessary in implementing the therapeutic plan of the physician. Act as a patient advocate in the medical care system serving as confidant, advisor, and liaison between the patient and physician. Position Details Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population. Makes accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and prescribes appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidenced based practice. Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate. Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to patient's health or well-being. Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the physician assistant license. Communicates with collaborative physician, patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence. Instills confidence in patient acting as their advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to the patient and their family in a language that they can understand. Interprets and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. EducationMaster's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required) Certification(s) and License(s)Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.