Experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care (Allentown/Bethlehem)

St. Luke's University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); In loco; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Robust orientation program

AP Mentorship Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive Compensation Package

CME plus Certification Cost Reimb.

Fitness and Sports Center Memberships

Malpractice Insurance

Team-based care with support staff

Teaching, research, quality and growth

Descrizione del lavoro

St. Luke's University Health Network invites applications for an Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant).

The role delivers medical evaluations, treatment, counseling, and referrals under physician supervision, with duties spanning diagnostic testing, patient education, and care coordination. The position emphasizes patient advocacy, participation in quality initiatives, and teaching opportunities for students and residents, with a schedule that may include evenings and

Competenze

• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Ability to order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Clinical decision making with supervision/collaboration as needed.

Mansioni

• Assess, treat, counsel, and educate patients and families.
• Perform physical exams and review medical histories.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; respond to results.
• Develop and implement patient management plans.
• Coordinate care with other health professionals and institutions.
• Provide care via St. Luke's virtual care platform when appropriate.
• Maintain continuing medical education and participate in education for students and residents.
• Contribute to clinical guidelines development and quality improvement.

Conoscenze

Diagnostic evaluation

Patient counseling

Collaborative care

Virtual care

Education of patients

Formazione

CRNP license (PA/NJ)

NCCPA certification

Strumenti

EMR/EHR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

• Our office culture is built on teamwork, respect, and a shared commitment to make quality care accessible for all. Advanced practitioners, physicians, financial counselors, social workers, referral specialists, pharmacists, and support staff work collaboratively to address challenges, support one another, and deliver high-quality patient care
• Working schedule: 8 am - 5 pm (may include weekends and evenings on a rotating basis )
• Location: Time will be split between our Sigaland Bethlehem offices

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 dedicated leadership structure, a professional organization, and a culture that puts patient care at the center. With an established department of advanced practice that has a dedicated leadership structure, and with room for advancement and growth within the Network.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be board eligible or board-Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by the job location.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 8 hours per day; 3 hours at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walking for up to 6 hours per day. Frequently lifting, carrying and pushing objects up to 10 pounds. Rarely lifting, carrying and pushing objects up to 75 pounds. Frequently stooping and bending. Frequently reaching above shoulder level. Frequently handling, firm grasping and twisting & turning as it relates to performing procedures. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision. Must be able to speak as it relates to normal conversation and projection as it relates to lectures and presentations.

EDUCATION:

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by the job location. Physician Assistants must also have a current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.