Experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Family Medicine (Nazareth)

sluhn; Nazareth (Northampton County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Mentorship program AP

Benefits package

Competitive compensation

CME reimbursement

Gym memberships

Malpractice insurance

Team-based care

Teaching opportunities

Job summary

St. Luke's Family Medicine Nazareth is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner (NP or PA) to join a collaborative 4-provider team caring for patients across the lifespan, including pediatrics.

The role involves medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, and referrals with an average of 18-25 patients per day. The schedule is Monday through Friday (8-5, with Wed 9-6 and Fri 8-4) with no weekends or holidays and rotating call coverage.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, counsel, and educate patients and families.
• Perform physical exams and update medical histories.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests to inform care.
• Develop and implement patient management plans.
• Coordinate care with other clinicians to meet patient needs.
• Provide care using evidence-based medicine.
• Conduct virtual care as needed via St. Luke's platform.
• Teach wellness and prevention strategies to patients.

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) is responsible for providing healthcare services to patients under the supervision of, and/or in collaboration with, the attending physician. These services include, but not limited to, medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, and referrals. Consists of diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription

As with any other health care professional, the Advanced Practitioner is charged with being a patient advocate. The Advanced Practitioner will participate in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives. St. Luke's Family Medicine Nazareth is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner (NP or PA) to join our team!

Join a collaborative 4-provider team caring for patients across the lifespan, including pediatrics. Diverse mix of acute, chronic, preventive, and wellness visits with an average of 18-25 patients per day

Schedule: Monday through Friday -M, T, R - 8-5, Wednesday 9-6, F 8-4. No weekends or holidays with shared rotating call coverage.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Competent in the assessment, treatment, counseling, and education of the patient, and their families, being provided medical services.
• Competency in evaluating patients and performing physical examinations including obtaining, studying, and updating medical histories.
• Demonstrates ability to determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as radiologic and laboratory studies, and then accurately interpreting test results.
• Evaluates, develops, and implements appropriate patient management and treatment plans, based on assessment of needs
• Coordinates and communicates patient care effectively with other healthcare professionals and institutions to meet patient's healthcare needs.
• Provides high quality health care, based on best practice and/or evidenced based medicine.
• Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, as appropriate, and aligned with granted clinical privileges
• As requested, conduct virtual care services, described as live and interactive clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of patients via St. Luke's virtual care platform, assisting in care coordination and/or escalation of care, as appropriate
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Maintains required continuing medical education
• Participates in the research, development, implementation, and tracking of clinical management guidelines.
• Participates in the teaching of multidisciplinary students (nursing, nurse practitioner, pharmacy, physician assistant, medical, etc.) and physician residents & fellows, ensuring a positive educational environment.
• Participates in AP student clinical rotation preceptorship, when assigned
• Demonstrates performance improvement in the following areas as appropriate: clinical care/outcomes, customer/service improvement, operational system/process, and safety.
• Competent in utilizing electronic medical record, remains current with medical record documentation, and provides documentation that is for optimal for billing provided professional services.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
• Performs routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients.
• Coordinates patient care and family counseling with public and mental health agencies, as appropriate.
• Teaches wellness habits and educates patients on prevention of potential health problems or method of dealing with present problems. Provides information and materials relating to patient health care needs

WHAT CAN WE OFFER TO YOU?:

• Robust orientation program for all levels of experience including new grads
• AP Mentorship Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Competitive Compensation Package
• CME plus Certification Cost Reimbursement
• Fitness and Sports Performance Center Memberships
• Malpractice Insurance
• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities

CULTURE:

St. Luke's is a thriving, integrated health network where more than 1,000 Advanced Practitioners are integral members of the health care team. Our employed providers benefit from a dedicate