Physician Assistant- Orthopedics- Carbon/Miners

St. Luke's University Health Network•Lehighton, PA

11d•Onsite

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. Consists of diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription. The Advanced Practitioner will participate in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives. Join our expanding AP Orthopedics team as we experience consistent growth across all markets. Become a valued member of our dynamic team! Apply now to learn about the different PA Orthopedics positions available! This role involves a 1:1 relationship with a physician, with a 60/40 split between office work and the operating room. The schedule is predictable for office hours and scheduled OR cases. Call Schedule is based on campus region: GSL/MI/CC will be 1:6 nights and weekends. Expectations include floor rounding and calls, and OR coverage. There is NO primary ER call at any location. Call time is paid for hourly when onsite and a home “pager” rate.

Requirements

Must be board eligible Medical Physician Assistant with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by the job location.

Nice To Haves

Although one year experience in a similar setting is preferred, new grads are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

Competent in the assessment, treatment, counseling, and education of the patient, and their families, being provided medical services.
Competency in evaluating patients and performing physical examinations including obtaining, studying, and updating medical histories.
Demonstrates ability to determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as radiologic and laboratory studies, and then accurately interpreting test results.
Evaluates, develops, and implements appropriate patient management and treatment plans, based on assessment of needs.
Coordinates and communicates patient care effectively with other healthcare professionals and institutions to meet patient’s healthcare needs.
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.
As requested, conduct virtual care services, described as live and interactive clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of patients via St. Luke’s virtual care platform, assisting 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 (nursing, nurse practitioner, pharmacy, physician assistant, medical, etc.) and physician residents & fellows, ensuring a positive educational environment.
Participates in AP student clinical rotation preceptorship, when assigned.
Demonstrates performance improvement in the following areas as appropriate: clinical care/outcomes, customer/service improvement, operational system/process, and safety.
Competent in utilizing electronic medical record, remains current with medical record documentation, and provides documentation that is for optimal for billing provided professional services.
Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
Peri- operative (pre- & post-) assessment and management of assigned surgical patients. Ensures appropriate orders have been placed and completed.
Assists surgeon in the intra-operative care of the surgical patient during scheduled and emergency procedures, as assigned. Examples include, but not limited to: First/second surgical assist, drain placement, wound closure and techniques for application of sterile dressings.
Daily evaluations and rounding of post-operative patients, determining and ordering appropriate studies and therapeutic regimens.
As assigned, assists in outpatient office hours, with both pre- and post-operative evaluation of patients, completion of associated documentation, and then effective communication with referring & family physician.
Knowledge of and maintenance of pertinent surgical patient databases, in relation to performance and quality improvement.