Hospitalist Physician Assistant

Health eCareers; Coaldale (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive patient care at St. Luke's Hospital. The ideal candidate will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team. This full-time position includes 12-hour shifts and offers a rewarding environment focused on patient advocacy and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
• Experience in providing healthcare services under supervision.
• Ability to perform virtual care services.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and educate patients and families.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Coordinate and communicate care with other health professionals.
• Maintain electronic medical record proficiency.

Skills

Patient care

Diagnostic skills

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license

NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants

Job description

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Overview

St. Luke's Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide healthcare services under supervision and/or in collaboration with the attending physician. Services include medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, referrals, diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription. The Advanced Practitioner is a patient advocate and will participate in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives.

Site and Team

St. Luke's Hospitalist – as a member of the Hospitalist Team, you will practice in a multidisciplinary, collaborative model with strong team dynamics.

Location Details

Miners Campus – Average daily census of 32, average 8 admissions per day. Hospitalists may cover low-level open ICU.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts
• 24 shifts in an 8-week block
• Every other weekend
• At a minimum, 1 major and 2 minor holidays per year

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, counsel, and educate patients and families; provide medical services.
• Evaluate patients, perform physical examinations, obtain and update medical histories.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (radiologic and laboratory) to identify abnormal conditions.
• Develop and implement patient management and treatment plans based on assessment.
• Coordinate and communicate care with other health professionals and institutions.
• Deliver high-quality care based on best practice and evidence-based medicine.
• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as appropriate and within granted clinical privileges.
• Provide virtual care services (live, interactive clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment) via St. Luke’s platform when needed.
• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education, workshops, publications, and professional networks.
• Participate in clinical management guideline development, implementation, and tracking.
• Contribute to teaching and supervision of multidisciplinary students and residents; participate in AP student clinical rotation preceptorship as assigned.
• Engage in performance improvement activities related to clinical care, service, operations, and safety.
• Maintain electronic medical record proficiency and documentation optimized for billing of professional services.
• Demonstrate responsible utilization of resources in daily practice.
• Collaborate with case management to develop care and disposition plans.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Sit up to 8 hours; stand up to 8 hours; walk up to 6 hours per day. Lift/carry/push up to 10 pounds regularly; up to 75 pounds infrequently. Frequent bending, reaching, and manual dexterity required. Visual, auditory, and speech abilities within normal ranges for medical practice.

Education and Certification

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with current license to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by job location. Physician Assistants must hold current NCCPA certification.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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