Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Quakertown, PA

1d•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. This role consists of diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription. The Advanced Practitioner is charged with being a patient advocate and will participate in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives. The Thoracic Surgery practice treats both benign and malignant thoracic conditions, including outpatient care, inpatient care, and surgical assist.

Requirements

Board eligible or board-Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant.
Current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by the job location.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a surgical setting is preferred.
New graduates are encouraged to apply.

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.
Demonstrates ability to determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as radiologic and laboratory studies, and 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.
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.
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 (nursing, nurse practitioner, pharmacy, physician assistant, medical, etc.) 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 optimal for billing.
Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources.
Provides 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, including first/second surgical assist, drain placement, wound closure, and application of sterile dressings.
Performs daily evaluations and rounding of post-operative patients, determining and ordering appropriate studies and therapeutic regimens.
Assists in outpatient office hours with pre- and post-operative evaluation of patients, completion of associated documentation, and communication with referring and family physicians.
Maintains pertinent surgical patient databases in relation to performance and quality improvement.