Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology/Hepatology (Bethlehem)
About The Position
The Physician Assistant provides healthcare services to patients under the supervision of and/or in collaboration with an attending physician. Services include medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, referrals, diagnostic evaluation, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription. The Advanced Practitioner also serves as a patient advocate and participates in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives. This role supports and treats patients with advanced liver disease as part of the transplant hepatology team. The practice treats liver disease, including pre- and post-transplant patients, and does not provide general gastroenterology care. The position is primarily outpatient-based in Bethlehem, with some travel to satellite locations that are yet to be determined. The schedule is Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- Board eligible or board-certified Medical Physician Assistant.
- Current license to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by job location.
- Ability to meet the listed physical and sensory requirements, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting and carrying objects, bending, reaching, handling objects, and hearing, seeing, and speaking as required for the work.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a similar setting is preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assess, treat, counsel, and educate patients and their families.
- Evaluate patients, perform physical examinations, and obtain, study, and update medical histories.
- Identify abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, including radiologic and laboratory studies, and accurately interpreting results.
- Evaluate patients and develop and implement appropriate management and treatment plans based on assessed needs.
- Coordinate and communicate patient care with healthcare professionals and institutions.
- Provide high-quality care based on best practices and evidence-based medicine.
- Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as appropriate and within granted clinical privileges.
- Provide virtual care services when requested, including interactive clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, and escalation of care as appropriate.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge, attend educational workshops, review publications, participate in professional networks and societies, and complete required continuing medical education.
- Participate in researching, developing, implementing, and tracking clinical management guidelines.
- Teach multidisciplinary students and physician residents and fellows, and support a positive educational environment.
- Precept Advanced Practitioner student clinical rotations when assigned.
- Participate in performance improvement relating to clinical care and outcomes, customer service, operations, processes, and safety, as appropriate.
- Use the electronic medical record and maintain current, accurate documentation suitable for billing professional services.
- Use resources effectively and efficiently and demonstrate financial responsibility and accountability.
- Perform routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients.
- Coordinate patient care and family counseling with public and mental health agencies, as appropriate.
- Teach wellness habits and educate patients about prevention and management of health problems; provide relevant health information and materials.
- Provide occupational health services in the urgent care setting, including pre-employment physicals, injury care, and workers’ compensation cases and follow-ups.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Competitive compensation package
- CME and certification cost reimbursement
- Fitness and Sports Performance Center memberships
- Malpractice insurance
- Robust orientation program for all levels of experience, including new graduates
- Advanced Practitioner mentorship program
- Team-based care with dedicated support staff
- Teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement and growth within the Network
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
