Physician Assistant - Surgical Services (Monroe)

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

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practitioner (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. The role consists of diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription. As with any other health care professional, the Advanced Practitioner is charged with being a patient advocate and will participate in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives. This position provides 24/7 PA coverage for the Monroe Campus.

Requirements

Must be board eligible or board-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).

Nice To Haves

Robust orientation program for all levels of experience including new grads
AP Mentorship Program
Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities

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.
Conducts virtual care services, including 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 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 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.
Develops care and dispositions plans in conjunction with the case management team.