Advanced Practitioner - Urgent Care - Hazleton

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

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About The Position

The Advanced Practitioner (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 evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription. The Advanced Practitioner also serves as a patient advocate and participates in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives. The role includes providing occupational health services in the urgent care setting, such as pre-employment physicals, injury care, and workers’ compensation cases and follow-ups. The practitioner may also provide virtual care through St. Luke’s platform, including interactive clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, and escalation when appropriate.

Requirements

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant.
Current license to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by job location.
Physician Assistants must hold current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Ability to meet the stated physical and sensory requirements, including prolonged sitting, standing, and walking; lifting, carrying, and pushing objects; bending, reaching, and performing procedures; and hearing, seeing, and speaking requirements.

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.
Administer or order diagnostic tests, including radiologic and laboratory studies, and interpret results accurately.
Develop and implement appropriate 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.
Conduct virtual care services when requested, including clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, and escalation as appropriate.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge and 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 provide a positive educational environment.
Participate in AP student clinical rotation preceptorship when assigned.
Contribute to performance improvement in clinical care and outcomes, service, operations, and safety, as appropriate.
Use the electronic medical record competently and maintain documentation suitable for billing professional services.
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 and educate patients about prevention and management of health problems.
Provide information and materials relating to patient healthcare needs.
Provide urgent-care occupational health services, including pre-employment physicals, injury care, and workers’ compensation cases and follow-ups.