Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

MidAtlantic Employers' Association•Philadelphia, PA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Bebashi Transition-to-Hope is hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to provide primary and sexual health care at the Miriam Clinic, with a focus on people living with or at risk for HIV. The provider independently assesses acute and non-acute problems, takes patient histories, performs physical examinations, and develops and carries out management plans in collaboration with clinical staff. Care must be delivered within the provider’s Pennsylvania scope of practice and applicable collaborative or supervisory agreement. The role includes patient assessment and care planning; ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies; prescribing medications and treatments; referrals to specialty and support services; contraceptive education, pregnancy-planning counseling, and STI testing and treatment; and thorough clinical documentation. The provider also participates in rounds and case conferences, communicates with clinic staff, supports informed patient and family decisions, contributes to care-quality improvements, and pursues continuing education. HIV care experience is strongly preferred. The salary starts at $90,000 per year and is negotiable based on experience and credentials. Applicants must meet Bebashi’s current employee health and vaccination requirements.

Requirements

For the Nurse Practitioner path: active Pennsylvania RN license and Pennsylvania CRNP certification.
For the Nurse Practitioner path: board certification as an NP, such as ANCC or AANP.
For the Nurse Practitioner path: collaborative agreement with a physician, as required by Pennsylvania law.
For the Physician Assistant path: active Pennsylvania PA license.
For the Physician Assistant path: NCCPA certification (PA-C).
For the Physician Assistant path: written supervisory agreement with a physician, as required by Pennsylvania law.
For either path: prescriptive authority and DEA registration, or the ability to obtain them.
Proven record of meeting clinical performance metrics.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Good time management and ability to work well under pressure.
Caring, empathetic approach and strong listening skills.
Close attention to detail in charts, medications, and follow-up care.
Basic computer skills, including electronic health records and Microsoft Office.
Meet Bebashi’s current employee health and vaccination requirements.

Nice To Haves

HIV care experience is strongly preferred.
Two to three years of clinical experience preferred.
Experience in sexual health, primary care, or community health is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan patient care using knowledge of the patient population and clinical protocols, anticipating common physical and psychological problems.
Account for each patient’s culture, health literacy, personality, and support systems when planning care.
Analyze trends in patient condition and adjust management plans as needed.
Serve as a patient advocate.
Write admission, transfer, and discharge orders.
Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies.
Prescribe medications and treatments within Pennsylvania scope of practice.
Refer patients to specialty and support services as indicated, including infectious disease, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrinology, surgery, hematology, psychiatry, intensive care, social services, and nutrition.
Perform invasive procedures independently once competency is documented.
Provide contraceptive education, pregnancy-planning counseling, and STI testing and treatment.
Document care through thorough progress notes and summaries.
Participate in patient care rounds and case conferences.
Communicate patient management strategies to the Clinic Practice Manager and Miriam Clinic medical staff.
Work with Bebashi staff on care strategies while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Lead patient and family conferences to review treatment goals, use resources effectively, educate families, and identify post-discharge needs.
Help patients and families make informed decisions about goals of care, palliative care, and hospice.
Use strong communication skills to resolve complex situations and improve service to patients.
Recognize situations requiring a physician’s immediate attention and initiate life-saving procedures when necessary.
Work with internal and external partners to evaluate care delivery and implement improved practice patterns.
Pursue continuing education and professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Practice Manager.