Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - PM&R (Grand View Campus)
About The Position
The Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) is responsible for providing healthcare services to patients under the supervision of, and/or in collaboration with, the attending physician. These services include, but are not limited to, medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, and referrals. This role involves diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription. The Advanced Practitioner will act as a patient advocate and participate in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives. This position is part of St. Luke's Physical Medicine & Rehab, specifically at the Grand View Campus, which includes acute rehabilitation beds and occasional inpatient consults. The working schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with rotating weekend, call, and holiday requirements.
Requirements
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by the job location.
- Physician Assistants must also have a current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch.
- Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies.
- Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.
- Must be able to speak as it relates to normal conversation and projection.
Responsibilities
- Competent in the assessment, treatment, counseling, and education of the patient and their families.
- Competency in evaluating patients and performing physical examinations, including obtaining, studying, and updating medical histories.
- Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests and accurately interpreting test results.
- Evaluates, develops, and implements appropriate patient management and treatment plans.
- Coordinates and communicates patient care effectively with other healthcare professionals and institutions.
- Provides high-quality health care based on best practice and/or evidenced-based medicine.
- Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as appropriate and aligned with granted clinical privileges.
- Conducts virtual care services, including live and interactive clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment via St. Luke’s virtual care platform.
- Assists in care coordination and/or escalation of care as appropriate.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
- Maintains required continuing medical education.
- Participates in the research, development, implementation, and tracking of clinical management guidelines.
- Participates in the teaching of multidisciplinary students and physician residents & fellows.
- Participates in AP student clinical rotation preceptorship when assigned.
- Demonstrates performance improvement in clinical care/outcomes, customer/service improvement, operational system/process, and safety.
- Competent in utilizing electronic medical records, remains current with medical record documentation, and provides documentation that is optimal for billing.
- Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources.
- Performs routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients.
- Coordinates patient care and family counseling with public and mental health agencies.
- Teaches wellness habits and educates patients on prevention of potential health problems or methods of dealing with present problems.
- Provides information and materials relating to patient health care needs.
- Provides occupational health services in the urgent care setting, including pre-employment physicals, injury care, and work comp cases/follow-ups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
