Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Surgical Services (Grand View)

St. Luke’s Health Network, Inc.; Sellersville (Bucks 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 reimbursement

Fitness center memberships

Malpractice Insurance

Team-based care with support staff

Teaching, research and quality-impro�v

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. seeks an Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide healthcare services under the supervision or collaboration with the attending physician.

Responsibilities include medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, and referrals, with involvement in diagnosis, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and medication prescription. The role includes participating in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement

Qualifications

• Board eligible or board-certified in a relevant advanced practice role.
• Excellent clinical evaluation and diagnostic skills.
• Proven ability to document accurately in EMR and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, counsel, and educate patients and families.
• Perform physical examinations and update medical histories.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with other providers and institutions.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient counseling

Medical history taking

Interprofessional collaboration

EMR documentation

Teaching students

Education

Board eligible or board-certified

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems

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. In-House Surgical PAs at Grand View cover for multiple surgical sub-specialties including general, vascular, colorectal, urology, gynecology, urogynecology, gynecology oncology, surgical oncology, plastic surgery, 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.

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-Certifi