Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Surgical Services (Grand View)

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Surgical Services at the Grand View location. In this role, you will provide comprehensive healthcare services to surgical patients under the supervision of and in collaboration with attending physicians. You will work across multiple surgical sub-specialties including general, vascular, colorectal, urology, gynecology, urogynecology, gynecology oncology, surgical oncology, and plastic surgery, with coverage for all robotic surgical needs.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a busy surgical environment providing care in the operating room, on inpatient floors, in admissions, during transfers, in consultations, and during discharges. Your responsibilities will include pre- and post-operative care for all surgical patients, floor procedures, and enhanced support across multiple surgical teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, counsel, and educate patients and their families receiving medical services
• Evaluate patients and perform physical examinations, obtaining and updating medical histories
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests including radiologic and laboratory studies to determine abnormal conditions
• Develop and implement appropriate patient management and treatment plans based on patient assessment
• Coordinate and communicate patient care effectively with other healthcare professionals and institutions
• Provide high-quality healthcare based on best practice and evidence-based medicine
• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures aligned with granted clinical privileges
• Conduct virtual care services via St. Luke's virtual care platform, including live and interactive clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of patients
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education, professional publications, and participation in professional societies
• Participate in research, development, implementation, and tracking of clinical management guidelines
• Teach multidisciplinary students and physician residents and fellows, ensuring a positive educational environment
• Serve as a clinical rotation preceptor for AP students when assigned
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives related to clinical outcomes, customer service, operational processes, and safety
• Maintain competency with electronic medical records and provide optimal documentation for billing
• Demonstrate financial responsibility through effective and efficient use of resources
• Develop care and disposition plans in conjunction with the case management team

Required Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Current license to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by job location

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in a similar surgical setting

Note: New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

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

Physical 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
• Walk for up to 6 hours per day
• Frequently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 pounds
• Rarely lift, carry, and push objects up to 75 pounds
• Frequently stoop and bend
• Frequently reach above shoulder level
• Frequently handle, grasp firmly, and twist and turn as related to performing procedures
• Perceive attributes of objects through touch
• Hear normal conversation at high and low frequencies
• See with general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision
• Speak for normal conversation and projection for lectures and presentations