Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Orthopaedics

Job Title: Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Orthopaedics Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Job Category: Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Schedule: Days Work Type: Full time Department: Wilkes-Barre Orthopaedics Advanced Practitioner Division Date Posted: 03/10/2025 Job ID: R-72783 Job Summary The Geisinger Wyoming Valley Orthopaedic team is looking for an advanced practitioner to join their team!

You would have the opportunity to work with our Orthopaedic Adult Reconstruction team. Job Duties 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.

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.