Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hospitalist
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 not limited to, medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, and referrals. Consists of diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription. As with any other health care professional, the Advanced Practitioner is charged with being a patient advocate. The Advanced Practitioner will participate in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives. As our health network expands, our Hospitalist team continues to grow creating multifaceted opportunities within our department and the Network. We have 12 Campuses that provide Hospitalist Services to our communities, allowing for endless growth opportunities. As a member of the Hospitalist Team, you are highly respected, and vital to St. Luke’s mission of providing affordable, high-quality care. As an Advanced Practitioner Provider, you will have the opportunity to practice medicine to your fullest potential in a multidisciplinary, collaborative model with excellent team dynamics.
Requirements
- Must be board eligible or board-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.
Nice To Haves
- Although one year experience in a similar setting is preferred, new grads are encouraged to apply!
Responsibilities
- Competent in the assessment, treatment, counseling, and education of the patient, and their families, being provided medical services.
- Competency in evaluating patients and performing physical examinations including obtaining, studying, and updating medical histories.
- Demonstrates ability to determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as radiologic and laboratory studies, and then accurately interpreting test results.
- Evaluates, develops, and implements appropriate patient management and treatment plans, based on assessment of needs.
- Coordinates and communicates patient care effectively with other healthcare professionals and institutions to meet patient’s healthcare needs.
- Provides high quality health care, based on best practice and/or evidenced based medicine.
- Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, as appropriate, and aligned with granted clinical privileges.
- As requested, conduct virtual care services, described as live and interactive clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of patients via St. Luke’s virtual care platform, assisting in care coordination and/or escalation of care, as appropriate.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
- Maintains required continuing medical education.
- Participates in the research, development, implementation, and tracking of clinical management guidelines.
- Participates in the teaching of multidisciplinary students (nursing, nurse practitioner, pharmacy, physician assistant, medical, etc.) and physician residents & fellows, ensuring a positive educational environment.
- Participates in AP student clinical rotation preceptorship, when assigned.
- Demonstrates performance improvement in the following areas as appropriate: clinical care/outcomes, customer/service improvement, operational system/process, and safety.
- Competent in utilizing electronic medical record, remains current with medical record documentation, and provides documentation that is for optimal for billing provided professional services.
- Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
- Develops care and dispositions plans in conjunction with the case management team.
Benefits
- Robust orientation program for all levels of experience including new grads
- 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
- health, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, life insurance, generous PTO, sick leave and professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
