Otolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Geisinger Medical Center

Job Title: Otolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Geisinger Medical Center
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: Otolaryngology Physician Department
Date Posted: 05/31/2024
Job ID: R-59546

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team of exceptional Advanced Practice Providers. This is a full-time position in a high-volume outpatient clinic focusing on providing high quality care to a diverse patient population.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and eager to work collaboratively with a team of experienced ENT specialists in Head and Neck Cancer.

Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) is a group of cancers that are categorized by anatomical location including the nasopharynx, oral cavity, lip, pharynx, larynx, paranasal sinuses, and nasal cavity. Join our team of skilled surgeons and advanced practice providers along with compassionate support staff to provide exceptional care for this patient population.

Job Duties

Position Overview:  

This job is primarily clinic based with no weekends or holidays. The position will involve a comprehensive onboarding process focused on building skill sets and becoming familiar with the subspecialties within ENT including head and neck cancer, otology, pediatrics, laryngology and rhinology.  

Upon completion of onboarding this position will focus on providing ENT care to head and neck cancer patients in an outpatient setting in conjunction with our established team of ENT head and neck providers.  

This position includes being involved in multidisciplinary team (MDCT) discussions that include specialties such as ENT surgery, pathology, radiology, speech therapy, radiation oncology and medical oncology.

Opportunities of this position include professional growth, ability to perform common ENT procedures such as nasal endoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, microscopy and other minor in-office procedures including biopsies and drain removals. Other opportunities include weekly educational conferences offering CME credits, a chance to expand individual procedure skills, ability to assist in surgeries if desired, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.  

Key Responsibilities:  

Conduct patient evaluations, obtain history and physical exams.  

Diagnose and manage ENT conditions. 

Order and interpret diagnostic tests including imaging, labs, and audiograms. 

Perform in office procedures.  

Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications.  

Educate patients and families on medical conditions and treatment plans.  

Coordinate care with other medical specialties. 

To learn more, please contact Tonya N. Harmon Boyer at tnharmonboyer@geisinger.edu or call 570-854-1571.

Education

Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Our Purpose & Values

OUR 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.