Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - OBGYN (Carbon County)

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

16h

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 an attending physician. Services include medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, referrals, diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription. The Advanced Practitioner serves as a patient advocate and participates in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance-improvement initiatives. This position joins a collaborative team of physicians and Advanced Practitioners that values mentorship, professional growth, and teamwork. The role covers the Tamaqua and Palmerton region, with other OCA offices in Macungie, Allentown, Center City Allentown, and Orwigsburg. The schedule is full-time, five eight-hour shifts, with no call or weekends. The practitioner provides routine health maintenance, wellness education, occupational health services in the urgent care setting, and coordinated care for patients and families. The role may include virtual care services and participation in teaching, research, clinical guideline development, and quality improvement. St. Luke’s offers orientation, mentorship, a comprehensive benefits package, competitive compensation, CME and certification reimbursement, fitness-center memberships, malpractice insurance, dedicated support staff, and opportunities in teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development.

Requirements

Must be a board-eligible or board-certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant.
Must hold a current license to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by job location.
Must be able to meet the listed physical and sensory requirements, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, bending, reaching, handling, grasping, hearing, seeing, and speaking.

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 receiving medical services.
Evaluate patients and perform physical examinations, including obtaining, reviewing, and updating medical histories.
Determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, including radiologic and laboratory studies, and accurately interpreting 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 therapeutic and diagnostic procedures consistent with granted clinical privileges.
Conduct virtual care services when requested, including live interactive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, and assist with care coordination or escalation as appropriate.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge, attend educational workshops, review professional publications, participate in professional networks and societies, and complete required continuing medical education.
Participate in research, development, implementation, and tracking of clinical management guidelines.
Teach multidisciplinary students and physician residents and fellows, and participate in AP student clinical-rotation preceptorship when assigned.
Participate in performance improvement related to clinical care and outcomes, customer service, operations, processes, and safety, as appropriate.
Use the electronic medical record competently and maintain timely, appropriate documentation to support billing for professional services.
Use resources effectively and efficiently and demonstrate financial responsibility and 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 educate patients about prevention and management of health problems.
Provide information and materials addressing patients’ healthcare needs.
Provide occupational health services in the urgent care setting, including pre-employment physicals, injury care, and workers’ compensation cases and follow-ups.
Serve as a patient advocate and participate in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance-improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Robust orientation program for all experience levels, including new graduates.
AP 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.
Opportunities for advancement and growth within the Network.