Physician Assistant - Surgical Services (Per Diem)

MyStethi, LLC; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking an Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide high-quality healthcare under physician supervision. Responsible for medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, and referrals, including diagnostic testing and pharmaceutical prescriptions.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, participation in quality initiatives, and collaboration with a healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold current license to practice as CRNP or PA in PA or NJ (based on job location).
• Current NCCPA certification for PAs is required.
• Experience in patient assessment, counseling and education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients under supervision or collaboration with attending physician.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging as appropriate.
• Develop and implement patient management and treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with other health professionals and institutions.
• Contribute to education of students and residents as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Education counseling

Interprofessional communication

Education

CRNP or PA license (PA/NJ)

NCCPA certification

Tools

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.

The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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).

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

One year experience in a similar setting is preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.