Physician Assistant - Surgical Services at Grand View Campus (night shift)

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

2d•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 not limited to, medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, and referrals. Consists of diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription These PA’s provide coverage to the Surgical Services in all surgical subspecialties including Trauma with rounding, admissions, consults, discharges, urgent/emergent unit and ED calls, emergency OR and C-sections in-house ensuring 24/7 coverage for surgical services. Busy and growing campus Surgical PA position both OR and floor work Interactive supportive team setting; Work with a great team with staff longevity open surgery as well as laparoscopic and robotics Work with multiple specialties to broadens experience and knowledge base Teaching hospital, learning environment, many opportunities to learn and do more!

Requirements

Must be board eligible or board-Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with RNFA or Medical Physician Assistant with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by the job location.
PA License required
Physician Assistants must also have a current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Nice To Haves

Although one year experience in a similar setting is preferred, new grads are encouraged to apply!
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.
Develops care and dispositions plans in conjunction with the case management team.