Experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Family Medicine (Nazareth)

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

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About The Position

St. Luke's Family Medicine Nazareth is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join a collaborative four-provider team caring for patients across the lifespan, including pediatrics. The role provides healthcare services 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 also acts as a patient advocate and participates in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives.

The practice offers a diverse mix of acute, chronic, preventive, and wellness visits, with an average of 18–25 patients per day. The schedule is Monday through Friday: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wednesday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; and Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. There are no weekends or holidays, with shared rotating call coverage.

St. Luke's describes itself as an integrated health network where more than 1,000 Advanced Practitioners are members of the healthcare team. Employed providers have a dedicated leadership structure, a professional organization, and opportunities for advancement and growth within the network.

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.
• At least one year of experience in a similar setting is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, counsel, and educate patients and their families receiving medical services.
• 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 appropriate 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/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, and treatment through St. Luke's virtual care platform; assist with care coordination or escalation as appropriate.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and professional societies, and maintain 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 provide 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, operational systems and processes, and safety, as appropriate.
• Use the electronic medical record competently, keep documentation current, and document services appropriately for 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 related to patients' healthcare needs.

Benefits

• Robust orientation program for all levels of experience, including new graduates.
• Advanced Practitioner mentorship program.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Continuing medical education support and certification cost reimbursement.
• Fitness and Sports Performance Center memberships.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Team-based care with well-educated, 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed