Physician Assistant Opportunities
Company: St. Lukes University Health Network
Location: Ashland
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of
its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable
asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to
satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering
commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured;
educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and
improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a
patient's ability to pay for health care.The 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 prescriptionAs with any other health
care professional, the Physician Assistant is charged with being a
patient advocate. The PA will participate in patient satisfaction,
quality, and performance improvement initiatives.JOB DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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.
- Demonstrates ability to determine abnormal conditions by
administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as radiologic and
laboratory studies, and then accurately interpreting test
results.
- Evaluates, develops, and implements appropriate patient
management and treatment plans, based on assessment of needs
- Coordinates and communicates patient care effectively with
other healthcare professionals and institutions to meet patient s
healthcare needs.
- Provides high quality health care, based on best practice
and/or evidenced based medicine.
- Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, as appropriate,
and aligned with granted clinical privileges
- As requested, conduct virtual care services, described as live
and interactive clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of
patients via St. Luke s virtual care platform, assisting in care
coordination and/or escalation of care, as appropriate
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending
educational workshops, reviewing professional publications,
establishing personal networks, and participating in professional
societies. Maintains required continuing medical education
- Participates in the research, development, implementation, and
tracking of clinical management guidelines.
- Participates in the teaching of multidisciplinary students
(nursing, nurse practitioner, pharmacy, physician assistant,
medical, etc.) and physician residents & fellows, ensuring a
positive educational environment.
- Participates in AP student clinical rotation preceptorship,
when assigned
- Demonstrates performance improvement in the following areas as
appropriate: clinical care/outcomes, customer/service improvement,
operational system/process, and safety.
- Competent in utilizing electronic medical record, remains
current with medical record documentation, and provides
documentation that is for optimal for billing provided professional
services.
- Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability
through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily
procedures, processes and practices.
- 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 needsPHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Sit up to 8
hours per day; 3 hours at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day;
8 hours at a time. Walking for up to 6 hours per day. Frequently
lifting, carrying and pushing objects up to 10 pounds. Rarely
lifting, carrying and pushing objects up to 75 pounds. Frequently
stooping and bending. Frequently reaching above shoulder level.
Frequently handling, firm grasping and twisting & turning as it
relates to performing procedures. Must be able to perceive
attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it
relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies. Must be
able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and
peripheral vision. Must be able to speak as it relates to normal
conversation and projection as it relates to lectures and
presentations.EDUCATION:Medical Physician Assistant with current
license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as
determined by the job location. Physician Assistants must also have
a current certification through the National Commission on
Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).Please complete your
application using your full legal name and current home address. Be
sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years,
including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged
to upload a current resume, including all work history, education,
and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly
recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of
submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in
St. Luke's
Keywords: St. Lukes University Health Network, Scranton , Physician Assistant Opportunities, Healthcare , Ashland, Pennsylvania
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