Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care (Ringtown/Tamaqua)

Job Overview St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. 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 medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, and referrals, diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription. The Advanced Practitioner is a patient advocate and participates in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives. Responsibilities Competent in the assessment, treatment, counseling, and education of the patient and their families; provide medical services. Evaluate patients and perform physical examinations, including obtaining, studying, and updating medical histories. Determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests (radiologic and laboratory studies) and accurately interpreting results. Develop and implement appropriate patient management and treatment plans based on assessment of needs. Coordinate and communicate patient care effectively with other healthcare professionals and institutions. Provide high quality health care, based on best practice and/or evidence‑based medicine. Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as appropriate and aligned with granted clinical privileges. Conduct virtual care services via St. Luke's virtual care platform when requested. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies. Participate in research, development, implementation, and tracking of clinical management guidelines. Teach multidisciplinary students and physician residents/fellows, including AP student clinical rotation preceptorship when assigned. Demonstrate performance improvement in clinical care, customer service, operations, and safety. Utilize electronic medical record effectively; provide appropriate documentation for billing. Show financial responsibility and accountability through efficient use of resources. Perform routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients. Coordinate patient care and family counseling with public and mental health agencies when appropriate. Teach wellness habits and educate patients on prevention of potential health problems. 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. Physician Assistants must also have a current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Physical and sensory requirements: sit up to 8 hours per day; stand for up to 8 hours; walk up to 6 hours; frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds; rarely lift up to 75 pounds; handle, grasp, twist and turn procedures; sight, hearing, and speaking requirements. Offer Robust orientation program; AP mentorship program; comprehensive benefits package; competitive compensation; CME and certification reimbursement; fitness center memberships; malpractice insurance; team‑based care; teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities. St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Luke’s University Health Network