Physician Assistant Gastroenterology-Hepatology
Company: Geisinger
Location: Wilkes Barre
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Join an established multidisciplinary team of Hepatologists,
Gastroenterologists, Transplant Surgeons, Interventional
Radiologists, Advanced Practitioners, and nursing staff dedicated
to delivering comprehensive liver care. This position will perform
in collaboration with physicians to provide diagnostic and
therapeutic services for patients with complex liver disease,
including cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and pre- and post-liver
transplant management. The Advanced Practitioner will play a key
role in coordinating care across specialties, ensuring seamless
communication between Hepatology, Transplant Surgery, and
Interventional Radiology teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Responsibilities include gathering clinical data, implementing
therapeutic plans, and functioning as a patient advocate in the
medical care system—serving as confidant, advisor, and liaison
between patients, families, and physicians. The role reports
clinically to the Director of GI and administratively to the Chief
Advanced Practitioner. Geisinger providers receive a comprehensive
compensation and benefits package, including malpractice coverage
with tail, paid relocation, generous CME time and allowance, and
much more. In addition to a competitive salary, providers enjoy
ample paid time off to allow for a rewarding work/life balance.
From senior management on down, we foster an atmosphere of
collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality. This position offers
the Advanced Practitioner the opportunity to work in both clinic
and hospital settings, alternating between outpatient Hepatology
visits and inpatient consults, including participation in
multidisciplinary liver care rounds. Education Bachelor's
Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Physician
Assistant (Preferred) Certification(s) and License(s) Certified
Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of
Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Basic Life Support Certification -
Default Issuing Body Skills Patients Rights; Patient Assessment And
Care; Clinical Policies And Standards; Health Information
Documentation; Patient Safety; Care Management Knowledge 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.
Keywords: Geisinger, Levittown , Physician Assistant Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Healthcare , Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
