Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Surgical Services (Allentown)

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust orientation program

AP Mentorship Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package

CME and Certification Cost Reembolso

Malpractice Insurance

Team-based care environment

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network seeks an Advanced Practitioner (NP/PA) to provide healthcare services under supervision across surgical services at the Allentown Campus. Responsibilities include evaluations, treatment, and referrals with perioperative support and virtual care as needed.

Applicants must be board eligible or board-certified with current PA/NJ licensure. New grads are encouraged to apply, with opportunities for mentorship and professional development in a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Must be board eligible or board-certified NP or PA with current license in PA or NJ.
• New grads encouraged to apply; strong clinical judgment and patient communication required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and care under physician supervision.
• Assist in surgical settings and perioperative care.
• Provide virtual care as needed via St. Luke’s platform.
• Participate in teaching and supervision of students and residents.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

NP or PA certification

Job description

Introduction

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.

In-House Surgical APs at Allentown cover 0700-1700 for multiple surgical sub-specialties including general, vascular, colorectal, urology, gynecology, gynecology oncology, surgical oncology, and all robotic coverage needs. This coverage consists of OR, admissions, transfers, consults, discharges, floor procedures, pre and post-operative care for all surgical patients as well as enhances consistency and support for resident/fellow coverage.

Advanced Practitioner Role

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.

Surgical Services

Conduct initial patient evaluations, including histories and physical examinations for inpatient and ambulatory surgical patients. Assist surgeons in the operating room as a first or second surgical assistant. Perform daily patient assessments and document care accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR). Carry out therapeutic and diagnostic procedures under physician supervision. Support the evaluation and management of inpatient and emergency admission patients. Perform History & Physical exams, pre-anesthesia evaluations, and assessments in Pre-Admission Testing and Interventional Radiology. Maintain national certification and Pennsylvania licensure through continuing medical education (CME). Serve as a clinical instructor/adjunct faculty for affiliated college and university programs. Provide supplemental APP coverage across multiple St. Luke’s campuses as needed.

Location: St. Luke's Allentown Campus Schedule: 4-10hr shifts a week or 5-8hrs shifts a week; rotating weekends & call coverage.

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. Develops care and dispositions plans in conjunction with the case management team.

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 1,000 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.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.