CRNP)

The Wright Center Medical Group•Blakeslee, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

A Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner provides primary care services in the clinic by assessing and managing patients in accordance with established clinic standards and practices. The role combines provider, mentor, educator, researcher, and administrator responsibilities. The PA/NP must comply with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s applicable guidelines and ethical standards, protect the confidentiality, privacy, and security of patients’ protected health information, and perform other duties as assigned. The role is performed in an outpatient office. Daily onsite direct and indirect supervision is provided to the Physician Assistant. The supervising physician is available to the PA by telecommunication at a minimum; if unavailable, a back-up supervising physician or substitute PA/NP supervisor is identified for consultation and direction. The supervising physician sees patients when requested by the PA, patient, or patient’s family, and reviews and signs medical records for patients cared for by the PA within 10 days. The schedule includes 32 hours of patient care and 8 hours of administrative time when there are enough providers; the specific schedule is determined with the Medical Director and Practice Manager. The position also includes a weekly call schedule (one weeknight per week, with a physician as backup), a weekend rotation (one weekend day per month at TWCCH – MVP), and holiday rotation (1–2 holidays per year, with a floating day off within 60 days). Additional hours or days may be required to cover colleague absences or staffing emergencies.

Requirements

Physician Assistant degree from an accredited educational program for PAs.
Certification by NCCPA.
Licensed Physician Assistant, or licensed as both a Registered Nurse (RN) and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania CRNP prescriptive authority.
For the CRNP pathway, completion of an accredited, Board-approved master’s or post-master’s nurse practitioner program, or another Board-approved program awarding an advanced degree or course of study considered equivalent to that required for certification in Pennsylvania at the time it was completed.
Valid DEA Registration Certificate.
Demonstrated expertise in relevant medical practices, protocols, trends, and best practices in assigned clinical areas.
Demonstrated knowledge of and success in affecting overall clinical operations.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully.
Proficiency in office management and use of computers, software, and office machines.
Familiarity with electronic health records; Medent is preferred.
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
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Mission-oriented approach and ability to represent the enterprise professionally while demonstrating organizational pride.

Nice To Haves

Buy-in and experience working in the EOS® model (strongly preferred).
Familiarity with Medent electronic health records.

Responsibilities

Examine and treat patients.
Instruct and counsel patients.
Communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other health-care workers.
Interpret diagnostic test results to assess and identify deviations from normal.
Make and assist with diagnoses and decisions about patient management and treatment.
Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and physical examination results.
Order diagnostic tests, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests.
Prescribe therapy or medication, with physician approval as appropriate.
Perform therapeutic procedures, including injections (excluding hip joint injections or aspirations), immunizations, suturing, minor or superficial wound care, and infection management.
Counsel patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
Assist physicians during medical procedures as needed.
Visit and observe patients during hospital rounds or house calls as needed; update charts, order therapy, and report back to the physician.
Complete documents, charts, and triages in accordance with the organization’s open document policy.
Commit to 32 hours of patient care and 8 hours of administrative time when there is an adequate number of providers, with scheduling determined with the Medical Director and Practice Manager.
Meet the expectation of zero charts overdue by more than 10 days and no more than 100 charts at month end.
Participate in the weekly call schedule, including one weeknight per week with a physician as backup.
Participate in the Saturday or Sunday rotation, one weekend day per month at TWCCH – MVP.
Participate in holiday rotation and work 1–2 holidays per year, with a floating day off within 60 days.
Work additional hours or days as needed to cover colleague time off and staffing emergencies.
Participate in nursing home rounds as needed.
Comply with applicable Pennsylvania guidelines and ethical standards, and protect patient health information.
Perform other duties as assigned.