Experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine (Orwigsburg) Per Diem

St. Luke's University Health Network • Orwigsburg, 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 or in collaboration with an attending physician. In the emergency department or urgent care setting, the practitioner evaluates and treats patients, counsels them, makes referrals, and serves as a patient advocate. The role includes diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and prescribing medications, as permitted by Pennsylvania state law and hospital bylaws. Per diem applicants must have Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care experience.

The practitioner obtains histories, performs physical examinations, documents medical records, carries out privileged procedures, orders and evaluates diagnostic tests, initiates referrals and consultations, and gives discharge instructions. Additional duties include virtual care when requested, occupational health services in urgent care, patient and family education, coordination of care, participation in quality improvement and research, and teaching or precepting learners when assigned.

Requirements

• Board eligible or board certified as a Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant, with a current license to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey as determined by the job location.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Licensed to treat patients from infant through geriatric populations.
• Suturing experience.
• Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care experience is required for consideration for a per diem position.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience desired, preferably in an Emergency Department or urgent care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, counsel, and educate patients and their families.
• Obtain, review, and update medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Order or administer diagnostic tests and interpret results to identify abnormal conditions.
• Develop and implement patient management and treatment plans based on assessed needs.
• Coordinate and communicate patient care with healthcare professionals, institutions, and public or mental health agencies as appropriate.
• Provide high-quality care based on best practices and evidence-based medicine.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within granted clinical privileges, including procedures such as venipuncture, IV insertion, wound care, suturing, splinting, and foreign-body removal.
• Prescribe or administer medications and IV fluids in accordance with the Pennsylvania State Practice Act and hospital bylaws.
• Provide discharge instructions and initiate referrals and consultations as needed.
• Conduct virtual care services when requested, including clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, and escalation of care 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 participate in AP student clinical rotation preceptorships when assigned.
• Participate in performance improvement involving clinical outcomes, service, operations, processes, and safety.
• Use the electronic medical record and maintain documentation that supports patient care and billing.
• Use resources effectively and responsibly in daily work.
• Perform routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients.
• Teach wellness and prevention and provide patients with health information and materials.
• Provide occupational health services in urgent care, including pre-employment physicals, injury care, and workers' compensation cases and follow-ups.

Benefits

• Robust orientation program for all levels of experience, including new graduates.
• AP Mentorship Program.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Competitive compensation package.
• CME plus certification cost reimbursement.
• Fitness and Sports Performance Center memberships.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff.
• Teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed