Physician Assistant - Primary Care (Ringtown/Tamaqua)

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Coaldale (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Benefits package

Competitive pay

CME reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Team-based care

Professional development

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network seeks a Physician Assistant to provide medical services under physician supervision or collaboration. The role involves evaluation, treatment, counseling, referrals, and surgical assistance as applicable.

The Advanced Practitioner will participate in patient satisfaction, quality, and improvement initiatives and may conduct virtual care visits when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as CRNP or PA with current practice status in PA or NJ as determined by location.
• Board eligibility or board certification in nursing or physician assistant is required.
• Experience in a clinical setting and ability to collaborate with physicians.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, counsel, and educate patients and families.
• Perform physical examinations and obtain medical histories.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals and facilities.
• Provide care via St. Luke's virtual platform as needed.
• Maintain medical knowledge through CME and professional activities.
• Teach students and residents in clinical rotations.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical decision making

Communication with patients

EMR documentation

Teaching/mentoring

Education

CRNP or PA license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The 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.

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 patients 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. Lukes 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

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. Lukes is a thriving, integrated health network where more than 1000 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.

EDUCATION:

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. Physician Assistants must also have a current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

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.

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