Urgent Care Physician Assistant

1012 Lehigh Valley Physician Group - Lehigh; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a full-time Advancing Practice Care (APC) clinician to join the JeffExpress Urgent Care at Schuylkill Medical Plaza in Pottsville, PA. You will practice autonomously at the top of your license, delivering high-quality, on-demand care alongside a skilled team of physicians, nurses, and support staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration, on-site procedures, and point-of-care testing in a fast-paced urgent care setting, with ongoing professional growth within

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania state license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• NCCPA Board Certification (PA) required.
• Experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, primary care or similar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, on-demand care in the JeffExpress Urgent Care at Schuylkill Medical Plaza.
• Practice autonomously at the top of your license while collaborating with physicians, nurses and support staff.
• Perform on-site procedures and point-of-care testing as part of a fast-paced urgent care team.
• Contribute to patient safety and positive patient experiences across multiple health centers within the network.

Education

PA or CRNP license

NCCPA Board Certification (PA)

National NP Certification (AANP or ANCC)

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network Overview

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Role: Advancing Practice Care (APC) in Urgent Care

Specialty: Shape the future of urgent care. Jefferson Health is looking for a full-time APC to join the JeffExpress Urgent Care at Schuylkill Medical Plaza in Pottsville PA. This JessExpress Urgent Care is open 7 days a week from 8a-8p. There are currently 3 APCs at this practice. Schedule is built on departmental needs. Join Jefferson Health and redefine advanced practice care across our expanding urgent care footprint. As an APC in our health network, you’ll deliver high-quality, on-demand care alongside a skilled, collaborative team with the support of the region’s largest academic health system on our mission to improve lives.

Why APCs Choose Jefferson Health

• Wide scope of practice: Practice autonomously at the top of your license in high-volume, fast-paced settings – managing everything from minor injuries and illnesses to on-site procedures and point-of-care testing.
• Team-based model: Collaborate with a trusted team of APCs, physicians, nurses and support staff, backed by network-wide protocols, Epic electronic medical records and direct specialty referrals across Jefferson Health.
• Schedule and flexibility: Enjoy a predictable, rotating schedule with no overnight shifts and meet other staff by working across multiple health centers if desired. Have the flexibility to travel from site to site and experience fast- or slower-paced urgent care.
• Professional growth: Take advantage of continuing education, mentorship and leadership development within one of the region’s top-performing health networks.
• Community impact: Serve diverse patient populations in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas, bringing compassionate, accessible care to the communities who need it most.

Why Jefferson Health?

Jefferson is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. More than 65,000 people strong, Jefferson is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University. home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 33 hospital campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans, through Health Partners Plans, Inc., is a not-for-profit managed health care organization offering a broad range of health coverage options to more than 370,000 members for more than 40 years.

Key Benefits

• Competitive salary with incentive plans
• Health, dental, vision and 403(b) retirement savings
• Malpractice insurance, medical license, DEA license and others paid in full
• Reimbursement for continuing medical education and technology
• Relocation services (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania state license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner or ability to obtain one is required
• NCCPA Board Certification (PA)
• National NP Certification through AANP or ANCC
• Experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, primary care or a similar specialty
• Two years of relevant clinical experience as a PA, CRNP is preferred
• Passion for clinical work to positively impact patient care, safety and experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Additional Information

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift: Day Shift

Address: 200 Schuylkill Medical Plaza

Primary Location: Schuylkill Medical Plaza 200

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: Department: 1012-23604 LVPG-S Expresscare - Pottsville

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