St. Luke's University Health Network

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice (Forks)

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Board eligible or certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with active Pennsylvania or New Jersey license
  • Experience preferred, demonstrating prior clinical exposure
  • Strong ability to perform physical examinations and interpret diagnostic tests
  • Competence in developing and implementing patient management plans
  • Familiarity with electronic medical records and documentation
  • Ability to engage in multidisciplinary teaching and mentoring
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to continuing education requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations and develop treatment plans
  • Perform diagnostic tests and accurately interpret results
  • Deliver quality health care based on evidence-based practices
  • Coordinate patient care with healthcare teams and institutions
  • Educate patients and families on health maintenance and wellness habits
  • Utilize virtual care platforms for telehealth services
  • Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Robust orientation program including support for new graduates
  • Access to an AP Mentorship Program for professional guidance
  • Comprehensive benefits package tailored to diverse needs
  • Reimbursement for continuing medical education and certification costs
  • Membership opportunities in fitness and sports performance centers
  • Inclusion in malpractice insurance coverage
  • Collaborative work environment with dedicated support staff
  • Opportunities for involvement in teaching, research, and strategic development
Full Job Description
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. This Family Medicine Forks practice is seeking an AP to provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages in a collaborative, team-based environment. The provider will have the opportunity to build and manage their own patient panel while working alongside experienced physicians and clinical staff. This well-established, high-demand practice is a trusted anchor in the community and is committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Schedule: daytime hours with one evening shift required. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 3 Competent in the assessment, treatment, counseling, and education of the patient, and their families, being provided medical services. 3 Competency in evaluating patients and performing physical examinations including obtaining, studying, and updating medical histories. 3 Demonstrates ability to determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as radiologic and laboratory studies, and then accurately interpreting test results. 3 Evaluates, develops, and implements appropriate patient management and treatment plans, based on assessment of needs 3 Coordinates and communicates patient care effectively with other healthcare professionals and institutions to meet patients healthcare needs. 3 Provides high quality health care, based on best practice and/or evidenced based medicine. 3 Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, as appropriate, and aligned with granted clinical privileges 3 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 3 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 3 Participates in the research, development, implementation, and tracking of clinical management guidelines. 3 Participates in the teaching of multidisciplinary students (nursing, nurse practitioner, pharmacy, physician assistant, medical, etc.) and physician residents & fellows, ensuring a positive educational environment. 3 Participates in AP student clinical rotation preceptorship, when assigned 3 Demonstrates performance improvement in the following areas as appropriate: clinical care/outcomes, customer/service improvement, operational system/process, and safety. 3 Competent in utilizing electronic medical record, remains current with medical record documentation, and provides documentation that is for optimal for billing provided professional services. 3 Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices. 3 Performs routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients. 3 Coordinates patient care and family counseling with public and mental health agencies, as appropriate. 3 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?: 3 Robust orientation program for all levels of experience including new grads 3 AP Mentorship Program 3 Comprehensive Benefits Package 3 Competitive Compensation Package 3 CME plus Certification Cost Reimbursement 3 Fitness and Sports Performance Center Memberships 3 Malpractice Insurance 3 Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff 3 Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities 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. Experienced preferred 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. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

About St. Luke's University Health Network

St. Luke's University Health Network is a non-profit healthcare system that provides medical services to patients in eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey. The network operates several hospitals, urgent care centers, and primary care clinics, as well as specialty centers for cancer, heart and vascular care, and orthopedics. St. Luke's University Health Network was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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Size
16,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$2.5 billion

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