Physician Assistant​/Emergency Medicine​/Pennsylvania​/Locum Tenens​/Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

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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

As with any other health care professional, the Advanced Practitioner is charged with being a patient advocate. The Advanced Practitioner will participate in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives.

About Center for Urology e's University Health Network:

St. Luke?s Center for Urology is a growing specialty with 10 physical practice locations. Currently we have 20 physicians, 22 advanced practitioners, and still growing! Urology is a unique specialty in that we have an opportunity to care for both medical and surgical patients.

• Full-Time, 40 hours (Monday - Friday)

• Outpatient based ? Allentown & Bethlehem Office

• Expectation to assist with call rotation

• Approximately 15-20 "on-call" shifts per year / 4PM ? 9PM

• Supportive and collaborative team

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

This position offers flexibility and autonomy of the provider, working directly with the attending physician. This person will also be responsible to assist with call needs for the remaining hospital locations, assist with urgent outpatient calls from our internal nurse triage line, and is directly responsible to triage and facilitate a plan of care in collaboration with the attending physician. Will complete all inpatient consults for their assigned location and evaluate postoperative patients.

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, pharmaceutical prescription, and an opportunity to perform invasive procedures. In addition, this position is also responsible for:

• 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.

• Performs routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients.

• Coordinates patient care and family counseling with public and mental health agencies, as appropriate.

• Teaches wellness habits and educates patients on prevention of potential health problems or method of dealing with present problems. Provides information and materials relating to patient health care needs

Qualifications:

Must be board eligible or board-Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by the job location. Although one year experience in a similar setting is preferred, new grads are encouraged to apply!

What we can offer you?

• Robust orientation program for all levels of experience including new grads

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Competitive Compensation Package

• CME plus Certification Cost Reimbursement

• Fitness and Sports Performance Center Memberships

• Malpractice Insurance

• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff

• Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities

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