Job Title: Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner OrthopaedicsLocation: Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaJob Category: Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced PracticeSchedule: Days Work Type: Full timeDepartment: Wilkes-Barre Orthopaedics Advanced Practitioner DivisionDate Posted: 03/10/2025Job ID: R-72783Job SummaryThe 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 DutiesIn 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.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