Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Gastroenterology (Center Valley)

St. Luke’s Health Network, Inc.; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust orientation program

AP Mentorship Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive Compensation Package

CME

Job summary

St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. in Center Valley is seeking an Advanced Practitioner (NP/PA) to join a pediatric gastroenterology team. The role includes outpatient evaluations, patient counseling, and collaborative care with physicians in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include physical exams, diagnostic testing, care planning, and potential virtual visits. Strong teamwork, teaching, and commitment to quality patient care are essential in this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid NP or PA license in Pennsylvania.
• Experience in pediatric gastroenterology preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical evaluations, treatments, counseling, and referrals.
• Conduct physical exams and review medical histories.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and labs.
• Develop and implement patient management plans.
• Coordinate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Provide live/virtual care when appropriate on the St. Luke's platform.
• Participate in teaching and clinical education initiatives.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation aligned with billing requirements.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medical history taking

Clinical decision making

Care coordination

Virtual care familiarity

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (PA/NP)

Certification as Physician Assistant

Tools

EMR/EHR systems (St. Luke's)

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 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. Pediatric Gastroenterology Advanced Practitioner

Join a collaborative Pediatric Gastroenterology team dedicated to providing exceptional care to children and adolescents. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment that values teamwork, communication, and clinical excellence.

Position Highlights

• Monday-Friday schedule, typically 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Outpatient-based role with inpatient consults as needed
• No weekend office hours
• Shared call responsibilities, including one week of night call per month and rotating daytime call coverage
• Primary location in Center Valley, with potential coverage at satellite offices in Harleysville, Walbert Avenue (Allentown), and Wind Gap based on practice needs

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 Cer