Hand Surgery PA/NP — 1:1 with Surgeon, Predictable Hours

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Benefits package

Competitive compensation

CME reimbursement

Fitness center memberships

Malpractice insurance

Team-based care

Teaching opportunities

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to support the Hand Surgery service.

The role involves clinical evaluation, treatment, counseling, and referrals under supervision or collaboration with the attending physician. Responsibilities include patient assessments, diagnostic testing, OR assistance, and potential virtual care.

Qualifications

• Must be board eligible Physician Assistant with current PA license to practice in PA or NJ.
• Experience in a surgical setting is a plus.
• Ability to work under supervision or collaboration with attending physician.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, counsel, and educate patients and families.
• Perform physical exams and obtain/update medical histories.
• Order/interpret diagnostic tests and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals and institutions.
• Provide pre/post-operative perioperative assessments and assist in OR as needed.
• Deliver virtual care using the St. Luke’s platform when appropriate.
• Participate in teaching and research activities.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medical history taking

Documentation in EMR

Collaborative care

Virtual care

Education

Physician Assistant license (PA) in PA/NJ

Tools

EMR software

Job description

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to support the Hand Surgery service.

The role involves clinical evaluation, treatment, counseling, and referrals under supervision or collaboration with the attending physician. Responsibilities include patient assessments, diagnostic testing, OR assistance, and potential virtual care.