Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pain Management

Palo Verde Community College District; Tamaqua (Schuylkill County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

AP Mentorship Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package

CME and certification reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Team-based care

Teaching and research opportunities

Job summary

St. Luke’s Spine & Pain Associates seeks an Advanced Practitioner (NP or PA) to provide high-quality patient care under physician supervision. Responsibilities include medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, and referrals, with autonomous work for established patients.

The role involves a collaborative team of physicians and APs, opportunities to teach students, and engaging in ongoing professional development. Schedule spans Tamaqua and Orwigsburg offices, with remote call one day per month.

Qualifications

• Must be board eligible or board-certified NP or PA with current license in PA or NJ.
• New grads are encouraged to apply; one year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical evaluations, treatment, counseling, and referrals.
• Perform physical examinations and take/update medical histories.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and manage treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with other professionals and institutions.
• Provide care via St. Luke’s virtual platform as needed.
• Maintain medical knowledge through CME and education activities.
• Supervise and teach students and residents when assigned.
• Ensure proper documentation for billing and compliance.

Skills

Patient assessment

Counseling

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR proficiency

Education

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Tools

EMR software

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 missionof 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

St. Luke’s Spine & Pain Associates were honored to receive the Purdue Partners Against Pain Award, which salutes those who have made great strides in the field of pain research, managing or improving quality of life for people living with acute or chronic pain. The Advanced Practitioner is part of a collaborative provider team including 15 physicians and 9 APs. The Advanced Practitioner will develop and manage ongoing treatment plans and oversee medication management for established pain management patients. Work autonomously with own patients. Assess and recommend patients for additional or alternative procedures such as physical therapy or interventional pain procedures.

Schedule:

The position is full time, 3 days at the Tamaqua office and 2 days at the Orwigsburg office. 1 day of call per month (remote only) and no weekends or holidays

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
• Provide occupational health services in the urgent care setting, including but not limited to; pre-employment physicals, injury care and work comp cases/follow ups.

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 850 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.

Although one year experience in a similar setting is preferred, new grads are encouraged to apply!

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.