ExpressCARE Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as part of the ExpressCARE team in Hazleton, PA. This role involves providing accessible care for minor injuries and illnesses in a dynamic environment, serving patients of all ages. With a flexible schedule and a focus on clinician well-being, you'll enjoy a supportive workplace that values your contributions. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including malpractice insurance and CME allowances, making it an ideal place to grow your career. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage

CME Time and Allowance

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• New grads or 2+ years of experience in Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine encouraged to apply.
• Must have valid PA medical licenses or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Care for minor injuries in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide telehealth care for minor illnesses and injuries.

Skills

Patient Care

Telehealth

Clinical Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited education program for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants

Board Certification

Job description

Position Overview

Be part of our NEW ExpressCARE team in Hazleton, PA, where you'll care for minor injuries in a fast-paced environment while offering accessible care to the community we serve. You'll care for people of all ages with lacerations, sprains, fractures, rashes, incision and drainage, small-joint reductions and much more. ExpressCARE physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners offer convenient, no-appointment and telehealth care for minor illnesses and injuries.

• Hours of operation are 8AM-8PM.
• Clinicians are scheduled for 36 patient care hours with rotation of holiday and weekend coverage.

In an ExpressCARE career with LVHN, you'll find:

• Advanced practitioner clinician led ExpressCAREs.
• ExpressCAREs inside health centers with Family Medicine supervising/collaborating physicians.
• Primary and secondary clinician on-call for sick or emergent coverage. Moonlighting pay for clinical hours worked.
• Flexible schedule of either 12, 8, or 6 hour shifts.
• Reducing burn out by regularly monitoring volume reports per clinician per location. Flexibility to travel to help colleagues with high volumes.

Benefits & Perks

As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Explore our benefits.

• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage.
• CME Time and Allowance.
• Relocation (if applicable).

Qualifications

• New grads or 2+ years experienced as a clinician in Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine encouraged to apply.
• A valid PA Physician Assistant medical and osteopathic license, or ability to obtain one is required.
• A valid PA Nurse Practitioner medical license, or ability to obtain one is required.
• Must be board certified.
• Graduate of an accredited education program for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants.
• Must be comfortable seeing all ages and telehealth appointments.
• A network champion for ExpressCARE and a passion for the clinical work.