Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care Pediatrics (Allentown)

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

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About The Position

St. Luke’s is hiring an Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide primary care services to pediatric patients at Walbert Avenue Pediatrics and Allentown Pediatrics. The role provides medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, referrals, diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription under the supervision of and/or in collaboration with an attending physician. The Advanced Practitioner also serves as a patient advocate and participates in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives.

This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday, 40-hour workweek. Shared call and weekend coverage are provided across multiple pediatric offices. The practitioner works with a collaborative team of providers and dedicated clinical and administrative staff. Duties include routine health maintenance, patient and family education, coordination of care, clinical documentation, and, when requested, live interactive virtual care services through St. Luke’s platform.

St. Luke’s describes its integrated health network as employing more than 1,000 Advanced Practitioners, with a dedicated advanced-practice leadership structure, professional organization, and opportunities for advancement and growth. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Be a board-eligible or board-certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant.
• Hold a current license to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by the job location.
• Maintain required continuing medical education.

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.
• Identify abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, including radiologic and laboratory studies, and accurately interpret test results.
• Develop and implement appropriate patient management and treatment plans based on assessed needs.
• Coordinate and communicate patient care with other healthcare professionals and institutions.
• Provide high-quality health care 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 interactive clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, and escalation of care as appropriate.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, networks, professional societies, and 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, keep documentation current, and document services to support optimal billing.
• 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 ways to address existing health problems.
• Provide information and materials relating to patients’ health care needs.
• Provide shared call and weekend coverage across multiple pediatric offices.

Benefits

• Robust orientation program for all levels of experience, 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.
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the network.

What This Job Offers

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