Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Critical Care | Stoughton Specialty

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Stoughton•Scott Township, PA

About The Position

At PAM Health, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants provide care to chronically and critically ill patients who require extended hospital care. The role supports patient care in the area of clinical specialization and involves collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to achieve appropriate treatment and recovery. The Nurse Practitioner functions as an advanced practitioner, independently and collaboratively examining and treating a caseload of patients according to established standards and practices. The NP supports illness and injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery; works under minimal supervision and under the direction of a collaborating physician as appropriate; may lead or direct others within the scope of practice; and assists the collaborating physician with patient admissions and discharges. The Physician Assistant assists the collaborating physician with coordinating admissions and discharges. The PA reviews patient records and histories, performs examinations and rounds, documents findings, orders or performs appropriate tests and procedures, develops differential diagnoses, and implements physician-directed treatment plans. The PA may prescribe authorized medications and treatments, counsel and educate patients and families, arrange consultations and referrals, and reassess and adjust care plans to support optimal outcomes.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: Master’s degree and Nurse Practitioner certification from an accredited program.
For Nurse Practitioners: Current active APRN/NP license in the state where the hospital resides.
For Nurse Practitioners: Current ACLS and Healthcare Provider/BLS certifications.
For Nurse Practitioners: Current national certification from an accredited testing organization.
For Nurse Practitioners: Minimum 3 years of acute experience; critical access care required.
For Physician Assistants: Successful completion of a physician assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or a predecessor or successor entity.
For Physician Assistants: Current unrestricted state Physician Assistant license.
For Physician Assistants: Valid, current NCCPA certificate and current ACLS certification.
For Physician Assistants: Submit evidence of continuing education as required by the state licensing board.
For Physician Assistants: Complete 40 hours of Continuing Medical Education per year.
For Physician Assistants: Have a collaborating or sponsoring physician who is an active member of the medical staff and is listed with the State Medical Board as the supervising physician.
For Physician Assistants: Provide acceptable peer references familiar with the applicant’s current professional status and clinical abilities.

Nice To Haves

For Physician Assistants: At least 12 months of clinical PA experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Examine and treat a caseload of patients independently and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, following established standards and practices.
Provide appropriate illness and injury care and support disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Work under minimal supervision and under the direction of a collaborating physician, as appropriate.
May lead or direct the work of others within the scope of practice.
Assist the collaborating physician with patient admissions and discharges.
Review patient records and obtain relevant health and medical histories.
Perform physical examinations and document pertinent findings in the medical record.
Conduct patient rounds to monitor progress and assess overall health status.
Perform or order appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures, and formulate differential diagnoses as indicated.
Identify individual patient needs based on collected data and implement physician-directed treatment plans, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
Prescribe medications and treatments as authorized under the Medical Practice Act, Chapter 157.
Provide patient and family counseling and education.
Initiate appropriate consultations and referrals for specialized services and multidisciplinary support.
Continuously reassess and adjust the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal medical and health outcomes.

Benefits

Medical benefits with EPO, HDHP, and HSA options, including prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc
Dental and vision benefits
Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial services
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life and disability insurance
Continuing education and tuition assistance
Supplemental accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options
Auto, home, cell phone, and gym membership discounts
Personal travel discounts
401(k) plan with discretionary employer match
Generous paid benefit time
Education Advancement Program and professional growth opportunities