Advanced Practitioner - Urgent Care - Hazleton

St. Luke's University Health Network•Hazleton, PA

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About The Position

The Advanced Practitioner, either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, provides healthcare services to patients under the supervision of and/or in collaboration with an attending physician. Services include medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, referrals, diagnostic evaluation, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription. The practitioner serves as a patient advocate and participates in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives. The role also includes routine health maintenance, patient and family education, occupational health services in the urgent care setting, and coordination of care with healthcare professionals, institutions, and public or mental health agencies as appropriate. The Advanced Practitioner may provide virtual care services through St. Luke’s platform and may teach or precept students and trainees. The position requires use of an electronic medical record and ongoing professional development and continuing medical education.

Requirements

Must be a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant.
Must hold a current license to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, depending on job location.
Physician Assistants must hold current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Must be able to meet the stated physical and sensory requirements, including prolonged sitting, standing and walking; lifting, carrying and pushing objects; stooping, bending, reaching, and handling objects; and the specified hearing, vision, touch, and speaking abilities.

Responsibilities

Assess, treat, counsel, and educate patients and their families receiving medical services.
Evaluate patients and perform physical examinations, including obtaining, reviewing, and updating medical histories.
Identify abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, including radiologic and laboratory studies, and accurately interpret the results.
Evaluate, develop, and implement patient management and treatment plans based on assessed needs.
Coordinate and communicate patient care with other healthcare professionals and institutions.
Provide high-quality healthcare based on best practices and evidence-based medicine.
Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures consistent with granted clinical privileges.
As requested, conduct live, interactive virtual clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment; assist with care coordination or escalation as appropriate.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge, attend educational workshops, review professional publications, establish professional networks, participate in professional societies, and complete required continuing medical education.
Participate in the research, development, implementation, and tracking of clinical management guidelines.
Teach multidisciplinary students and physician residents and fellows, and help ensure a positive educational environment.
Participate in advanced-practitioner student clinical rotation preceptorships when assigned.
Participate in performance improvement in clinical care and outcomes, customer service, operational processes, and safety, as appropriate.
Use the electronic medical record competently, maintain current documentation, and document services to support optimal billing.
Use resources effectively and efficiently and demonstrate financial responsibility and accountability.
Perform routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients.
Coordinate patient care and family counseling with public and mental health agencies as appropriate.
Teach wellness habits, educate patients about prevention and management of health problems, and provide relevant health information and materials.
Provide occupational health services in urgent care, including pre-employment physicals, injury care, and workers’ compensation cases and follow-ups.