Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Family Medicine (Palisades)
About The Position
St. Luke’s Family Health Center in Palisades is seeking an Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for a supportive, team-oriented primary care practice serving patients from newborns through geriatrics. The practice is located in a rural community and emphasizes long-term patient relationships, continuity of care, teamwork, collaboration, and mutual support. The Advanced Practitioner provides healthcare services 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 practitioner also serves as a patient advocate and participates in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM; Tuesday, 12:00 PM–7:00 PM; and Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Requirements
- Board eligible or board-certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant.
- Current license to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by the job location.
- Ability to meet the stated physical and sensory requirements, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting and carrying objects, bending, reaching, handling objects, and hearing, seeing, and speaking.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a similar setting is preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply.
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 interpreting results.
- Evaluate, develop, and implement patient management and treatment plans based on assessed needs.
- Coordinate and communicate patient care with healthcare professionals and institutions to meet patients’ healthcare needs.
- Provide high-quality care based on best practices and/or evidence-based medicine.
- Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as appropriate and within granted clinical privileges.
- When requested, provide virtual care through St. Luke’s virtual care platform, including interactive clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, and escalation of care as appropriate.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, networks, professional societies, and required continuing medical education.
- Participate in researching, developing, implementing, and tracking clinical management guidelines.
- Teach multidisciplinary students and physician residents and fellows, supporting a positive educational environment.
- Participate in advanced-practitioner student clinical rotation preceptorships when assigned.
- Contribute to 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 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 ways to address current health problems; provide relevant health information and materials.
- Advocate for patients and participate in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Robust orientation program for all experience levels, including new graduates.
- Advanced Practitioner Mentorship Program.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Continuing medical education and certification cost reimbursement.
- Fitness and Sports Performance Center memberships.
- Malpractice insurance.
- Team-based care with dedicated support staff.
- Teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development opportunities.
- Opportunities for advancement and growth within the network.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
