Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Surgical Services (Grand View)

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

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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 evaluation, 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.

In-house surgical practitioners at Grand View cover multiple surgical subspecialties, including general, vascular, colorectal, urology, gynecology, urogynecology, gynecologic oncology, surgical oncology, and plastic surgery, as well as robotic coverage needs. Coverage includes operating-room care, admissions, transfers, consults, discharges, floor procedures, and pre- and postoperative care for surgical patients.

The position works as part of a team-based care environment and may include virtual care services, teaching, research, quality improvement, and clinical guideline development. St. Luke’s offers an orientation program, mentorship, a comprehensive benefits package, competitive compensation, CME and certification cost reimbursement, fitness-center memberships, malpractice insurance, and opportunities for advancement and professional growth.

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.

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 receiving medical services and their families.
• 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 interpreting 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 care based on best practices and/or evidence-based medicine.
• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures consistent with granted clinical privileges.
• Conduct virtual care services when requested, including clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, and escalation of care as appropriate.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge, complete required continuing medical education, and participate in professional development activities.
• Participate in researching, developing, implementing, and tracking clinical management guidelines.
• Teach multidisciplinary students and physician residents and fellows, and precept advanced-practice students when assigned.
• Participate in performance improvement involving clinical outcomes, service, operations, processes, and safety as appropriate.
• Use the electronic medical record competently and maintain documentation suitable for billing professional services.
• Use resources effectively and efficiently and demonstrate financial responsibility and accountability.
• Develop patient care and disposition plans with the case management team.
• Provide surgical coverage, including operating-room care, admissions, transfers, consults, discharges, floor procedures, and pre- and postoperative care across the covered surgical specialties.

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