Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Surgical Services (Grand View)

St. Luke's University Health Network • Sellersville, 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 the 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.

In-house surgical practitioners at Grand View cover multiple surgical subspecialties, including general, vascular, colorectal, urology, gynecology, urogynecology, gynecologic oncology, surgical oncology, and plastic surgery, as well as robotic coverage needs. Coverage includes operating room care, admissions, transfers, consults, discharges, floor procedures, and pre- and postoperative care for surgical patients.

Requirements

• Board eligible or board-certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant.
• Current license to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, depending on job location.
• Ability to perform the physical and sensory functions described, including prolonged sitting and standing, walking, lifting and carrying, bending, reaching, handling procedures, and hearing, seeing, and speaking as required.

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.
• Evaluate patients and perform physical examinations, including obtaining, studying, and updating medical histories.
• Determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, including radiologic and laboratory studies, and accurately interpret test results.
• Evaluate, develop, and implement 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/or evidence-based medicine.
• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as appropriate and within granted clinical privileges.
• Conduct virtual care services when requested, including live and interactive clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, and escalation of care as appropriate.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge, attend educational workshops, review professional publications, establish professional networks, participate in professional societies, and complete 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 support 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, operations and processes, and safety as appropriate.
• Use the electronic medical record competently, maintain current documentation, and document services appropriately for billing.
• Use resources effectively and efficiently and demonstrate financial responsibility and accountability.
• Develop care and disposition plans in conjunction with the case management team.
• Provide surgical coverage that includes operating room care, admissions, transfers, consults, discharges, floor procedures, and pre- and postoperative care.

Benefits

• Robust orientation program for all experience levels, including new graduates.
• Advanced Practitioner Mentorship Program.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Competitive compensation package.
• CME 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.
• Dedicated leadership structure and opportunities for advancement and growth within the Network.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed