Per Diem Critical Care APP

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide high-quality patient care in a clinical setting. The role requires autonomy in evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, with collaboration alongside physicians and nursing staff.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, ordering tests, interpreting results, and managing medications within scope of practice. Strong communication and adherence to policies are essential for delivering ethical, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, establish diagnoses, and implement treatment plans.
• Accurately document in electronic medical records, order tests, and prescribe evidence-based therapies.
• Adjust or discontinue medications as appropriate and report significant findings to the collaborating physician.
• Perform procedures within the scope of practice and communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Provide health education, advocate for patients, and ensure safe, ethical care.
• Adhere to policies, guidelines, and meet organizational goals and deadlines.

Education

Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant

Job description

Provides patient care in collaboration with physicians, demonstrating autonomy in evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Orders and interprets tests, prescribes medications, and manages patient care within the scope of practice. Works with nursing and staff to perform triage, patient education, and communication via various channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients, establish diagnoses, and implement treatment plans.
• Accurately document in electronic medical records, order tests, and prescribe evidence-based therapies.
• Adjust or discontinue medications as appropriate and report significant findings to the collaborating physician.
• Perform procedures within the scope of practice and communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Provide health education, advocate for patients, and ensure safe, ethical care.
• Adhere to policies, guidelines, and meet organizational goals and deadlines.

Work is performed mainly in a clinical setting, requiring compliance with organizational policies. A Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant is preferred.