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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Pediatric Critical Care
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What they do
A Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to infant, children and adolescent patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$127,462 / year median in Pennsylvania
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Pediatric Critical Care Geisinger - 3.4 Danville, PA Job Details Full-time 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree Advanced practice provider Full Job Description Location Danville, PA Job Category Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Schedule Rotation Work Type Full time Department Pediatrics Department Date posted 08/18/2026 Job
ID R-97577
Job Summary In collaboration with the physician, provides care to new or established patients. Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. Orders testing as deemed necessary and remains proficient in interpreting results and prescribing appropriate medication and therapeutic regimen within the scope of practice of the physician assistant. These roles, undertaken in cooperation with nursing, staff physicians and other department staff, may include triage, telephone communication and patient education. Job Duties 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. Education Bachelor's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred) Certification(s) and License(s) Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) About Geisinger Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our Vision & Values Everything we do is about making better health easier 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. Our Benefits We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance