Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care (Warren Hills)

St. Luke’s University Health Network • Washington, NJ

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About The Position

St. Luke’s Warren Hills Family Practice is seeking an Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join a well-established, high-volume family medicine practice with a strong and growing patient base. The role provides care to patients of all ages, from pediatrics through geriatrics, in a collaborative primary care setting.

The Advanced Practitioner 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 serves as a patient advocate and participates in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance-improvement initiatives.

The position includes opportunities to participate in teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development. St. Luke’s describes itself as an integrated health network with more than 1,000 Advanced Practitioners and a dedicated advanced-practice leadership structure, professional organization, and opportunities for growth within the network.

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.
• One year of experience in a similar setting is preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

• 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, reviewing, and updating medical histories.
• Identify 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 healthcare professionals and institutions to meet patients’ healthcare needs.
• 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 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, 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, helping ensure a positive educational environment.
• Precept Advanced Practitioner students in clinical rotations when assigned.
• Participate in performance improvement relating to clinical care and outcomes, customer service, operational systems and processes, and safety, as appropriate.
• Use the electronic medical record competently and maintain current, billing-appropriate documentation of professional services.
• Use resources effectively and efficiently and demonstrate financial responsibility and accountability in daily work.
• 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 on prevention of potential health problems and ways to address current 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
• CME and certification cost reimbursement
• Fitness and Sports Performance Center memberships
• Malpractice insurance
• Dedicated, well-educated support staff
• Teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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