Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology (East Region)

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

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 are not limited to, medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, and referrals. This role involves diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription. The Advanced Practitioner acts as a patient advocate and participates in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

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.
Physician Assistants must also have a current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Responsibilities

Competent in the assessment, treatment, counseling, and education of the patient and their families.
Competency in evaluating patients and performing physical examinations, including obtaining, studying, and updating medical histories.
Determining abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests and accurately interpreting test results.
Evaluating, developing, and implementing appropriate patient management and treatment plans.
Coordinating and communicating patient care effectively with other healthcare professionals and institutions.
Providing high-quality health care based on best practice and/or evidence-based medicine.
Performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as appropriate and aligned with granted clinical privileges.
Conducting virtual care services, including live and interactive clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment via St. Luke’s virtual care platform.
Assisting in care coordination and/or escalation of care as appropriate.
Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Maintaining required continuing medical education.
Participating in the research, development, implementation, and tracking of clinical management guidelines.
Teaching multidisciplinary students and physician residents & fellows, ensuring a positive educational environment.
Participating in AP student clinical rotation preceptorship when assigned.
Demonstrating performance improvement in clinical care/outcomes, customer/service improvement, operational system/process, and safety.
Utilizing electronic medical records, remaining current with medical record documentation, and providing documentation optimal for billing.
Demonstrating financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources.
Performing routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients.
Coordinating patient care and family counseling with public and mental health agencies as appropriate.
Teaching wellness habits and educating patients on prevention of potential health problems or methods of dealing with present problems.
Providing information and materials relating to patient health care needs.
Providing occupational health services in the urgent care setting, including pre-employment physicals, injury care, and work comp cases/follow-ups.