Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology/Hepatology (Bethlehem)

St. Luke’s Health Network, Inc.

Bethlehem (Northampton County)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 135,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Robust orientation program

AP Mentorship Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive Compensation Package

CME plus Certification Cost Reimburse

Fitness and Sports Performance Center

Malpractice Insurance

Team-based care with support staff

Teaching, research, quality and strate

Job summary

St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. in Bethlehem is seeking an Advanced Practitioner (PA) to join our Hepatology service. You will provide outpatient-focused medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, and referrals under physician supervision.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, collaboration with gastroenterology teams, and involvement in teaching, research, and quality initiatives. Travel to satellite locations may be needed, with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Responsibilities

Assess, treat, counsel, and educate patients and families.
Perform physical examinations and update medical histories.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and develop treatment plans.
Coordinate care with other health professionals and institutions.
Provide care using electronic medical records and ensure proper billing documentation.
Offer virtual care via St. Luke's platform as needed.
Participate in teaching rotations and research.
Promote wellness and preventive care.
Provide occupational health services in urgent care setting.
Offer pre-employment physicals/workers' comp as applicable.

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.

Hepatology

The Advanced Practitioner (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. Gastroenterology - Hepatology:

No general GI . Hepatology patients only

We treat all liver disease up to and including pre/post-transplant patients

Primarily outpatient based in Bethlehem - with some travel to satellite locations. Locations TBD.

Schedule: Monday-Friday

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.