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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Family Medicine (Palisades)

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

About The Position

St. Luke’s Family Health Center - Palisades is seeking an Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide primary care to patients from newborns through geriatrics. The rural community practice values long-term patient relationships, continuity of care, teamwork, collaboration, and mutual support. The Advanced Practitioner provides healthcare services under the supervision of and/or in collaboration with an attending physician, including medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, referrals, diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription. The practitioner also serves as a patient advocate and participates in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM; Tuesday, 12:00 PM–7:00 PM; and Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. The role may include virtual care services through St. Luke’s platform, including live interactive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as care coordination or escalation when appropriate. The practitioner may also participate in teaching, research, quality improvement, and clinical student preceptorship. St. Luke’s describes itself as an integrated health network with more than 1,000 Advanced Practitioners. Employed providers are supported by a dedicated advanced-practice leadership structure and professional organization, with opportunities for advancement and growth within the network.

Requirements

  • Board-eligible or board-certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant.
  • Current license to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by job location.
  • Must be able to meet the stated physical and sensory requirements, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, bending, reaching, handling, and sensory and communication abilities.

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 and perform physical examinations, including obtaining, studying, and updating medical histories.
  • Determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, including radiologic and laboratory studies, and accurately interpreting results.
  • Evaluate, develop, and implement appropriate patient management and treatment plans based on assessed needs.
  • Coordinate and communicate patient care with other healthcare professionals and institutions.
  • Provide high-quality care based on best practices and/or evidence-based medicine.
  • Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as appropriate and within granted clinical privileges.
  • Conduct virtual care services when requested, including clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, and escalation of care as appropriate.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, networking, professional societies, and required continuing medical education.
  • Participate in researching, developing, implementing, and tracking clinical management guidelines.
  • Teach multidisciplinary students and physician residents and fellows, and participate in student clinical rotation preceptorship when assigned.
  • Participate in performance improvement in clinical care and outcomes, customer service, operational systems and processes, and safety, as appropriate.
  • Use the electronic medical record competently, keep documentation current, and document services appropriately for billing.
  • 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 information and materials relating to patients’ healthcare needs.

Benefits

  • Robust orientation program for all levels of experience, including new graduates.
  • Advanced Practitioner mentorship program.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Continuing medical education (CME) and certification cost reimbursement.
  • Fitness and Sports Performance Center memberships.
  • Malpractice insurance.
  • Dedicated support staff and team-based care.
  • Teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development opportunities.
  • Opportunities for advancement and growth within the network.

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