Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Gastroenterology (Center Valley)
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 serves as a patient advocate and participates in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives. This role is part of a collaborative Pediatric Gastroenterology team providing care to children and adolescents. It is primarily outpatient-based, with inpatient consultations as needed. The primary location is Center Valley, with possible coverage at satellite offices in Harleysville, Walbert Avenue in Allentown, and Wind Gap based on practice needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, typically 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no weekend office hours. Shared call includes one week of night call per month and rotating daytime call coverage. The practitioner assesses and treats patients, coordinates care with healthcare professionals and institutions, provides patient and family education, performs appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and contributes to clinical guidelines, teaching, research, and quality improvement. The role may also include virtual care and occupational health services in an urgent care setting.
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.
- Physician Assistants must have current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a similar setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess, treat, counsel, and educate patients and their families.
- Evaluate patients and perform physical examinations, including obtaining, reviewing, and updating medical histories.
- Identify abnormal conditions by ordering or administering diagnostic tests, including radiologic and laboratory studies, and accurately interpret results.
- 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 care based on best practices and evidence-based medicine.
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures consistent with granted clinical privileges.
- Conduct virtual care services when requested, including clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, and escalation as appropriate.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge and complete required continuing medical education.
- Participate in developing, implementing, and tracking clinical management guidelines.
- Teach multidisciplinary students and physician residents and fellows, and participate in advanced practitioner student preceptorship when assigned.
- Participate in performance improvement involving clinical outcomes, customer service, operations, and safety, as appropriate.
- Use the electronic medical record and maintain current, appropriate documentation for billing professional services.
- Use resources effectively and efficiently and demonstrate financial accountability.
- Perform routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients.
- Coordinate patient care and family counseling with public and mental health agencies as appropriate.
- Teach wellness habits and provide patients with information and materials about prevention and management of health problems.
- Provide occupational health services in the urgent care setting, including pre-employment physicals, injury care, and workers' compensation cases and follow-ups.
- Share call responsibilities, including one week of night call per month and rotating daytime call coverage.
- Provide coverage at satellite offices as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Competitive compensation package
- CME and certification cost reimbursement
- Fitness and Sports Performance Center memberships
- Malpractice insurance
- Robust orientation program for all levels of experience, including new graduates
- Advanced Practitioner mentorship program
- 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
Education Level
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