Physician Assistant - Cardiac Surgery (Bethlehem/Anderson)

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

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About The Position

The Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or 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 evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription. The Advanced Practitioner serves as a patient advocate and participates in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives.

In the cardiac surgery setting, the role includes pre- and post-operative assessment and management of assigned surgical patients; ensuring appropriate orders are placed and completed; assisting the surgeon during scheduled and emergency procedures; and daily evaluation and rounding of post-operative patients. Surgical assistance may include first- or second-assist duties, drain placement, wound closure, and application of sterile dressings. The position may also assist with outpatient pre- and post-operative visits and related documentation and communication with referring and family physicians. The practitioner maintains pertinent surgical patient databases for performance and quality improvement.

The role includes coordinating patient care with other healthcare professionals and institutions, providing evidence-based care, performing procedures within granted clinical privileges, and conducting virtual care services when requested. The practitioner also supports education of multidisciplinary students and physician residents and fellows, may precept advanced-practice students when assigned, and participates in research, clinical guideline development, continuing education, and performance improvement. The role requires effective use of the electronic medical record and responsible use of resources.

Requirements

• Must be a board-eligible or board-certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant.
• Must hold a current license to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by job location.
• Physician Assistants must have current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, counsel, and educate patients and their families.
• Evaluate patients and perform physical examinations, including obtaining, studying, and updating medical histories.
• Order or administer diagnostic tests and accurately interpret results.
• Develop and implement appropriate patient management and treatment plans.
• 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 in accordance with granted clinical privileges.
• Conduct virtual care assessments, diagnosis, and treatment when requested, and assist with care coordination or escalation as appropriate.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge and required continuing medical education.
• Participate in the research, development, implementation, and tracking of clinical management guidelines.
• Teach multidisciplinary students and physician residents and fellows, and precept advanced-practice students when assigned.
• Participate in clinical, customer-service, operational, and safety performance-improvement initiatives as appropriate.
• Use the electronic medical record and maintain documentation appropriate for billing professional services.
• Use resources effectively and efficiently and demonstrate financial responsibility.
• Provide pre- and post-operative assessment and management of assigned surgical patients and ensure appropriate orders are placed and completed.
• Assist the surgeon during scheduled and emergency procedures, including first- or second-assist duties, drain placement, wound closure, and sterile dressing application.
• Evaluate and round on post-operative patients daily, ordering appropriate studies and therapeutic regimens.
• Assist with outpatient pre- and post-operative evaluations, documentation, and communication with referring and family physicians when assigned.
• Maintain pertinent surgical patient databases related to performance and quality improvement.

Benefits

• Robust orientation program for all levels of experience, including new graduates
• Advanced Practitioner mentorship program
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Competitive compensation package
• CME and certification cost reimbursement
• Fitness and Sports Performance Center memberships
• Malpractice insurance
• Team-based care with dedicated support staff
• Teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed