Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, treatment planning, and surgical assistance while maintaining compliance with medical standards and documentation requirements. Proficient in coordinating patient care and collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver evidence-based healthcare.

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Board-Certified Nurse PractitionerSurgical Patient ManagementPatient Assessment and TreatmentElectronic Medical Records ManagementTherapeutic and Diagnostic Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide healthcare services under the supervision of and/or in collaboration with the attending physician
Perform medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, referrals, diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription
Treat benign and malignant thoracic conditions across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical-assist settings
Assess, treat, counsel, and educate patients and their families
Evaluate patients and perform physical examinations, including obtaining and updating medical histories
Order and interpret radiologic and laboratory diagnostic studies
Develop and implement patient management and treatment plans
Coordinate and communicate patient care with healthcare professionals and institutions
Provide evidence-based healthcare and perform authorized therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
Conduct virtual care assessments, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, and escalation when requested
Maintain professional knowledge and continuing medical education
Participate in clinical management guideline research, development, implementation, and tracking
Teach multidisciplinary students, physician residents, and fellows
Precept AP student clinical rotations when assigned
Participate in clinical, service, operational, and safety performance improvement
Maintain electronic medical records and documentation for professional-service billing
Use resources effectively and efficiently
Perform peri-operative pre- and post-operative assessment and management of surgical patients
Assist surgeons intra-operatively, including first/second assist, drain placement, wound closure, and sterile dressing application
Conduct daily post-operative evaluations and rounding; order appropriate studies and therapeutic regimens
Assist with outpatient pre- and post-operative evaluations, documentation, and communication with referring and family physicians
Maintain pertinent surgical patient databases for performance and quality improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be board eligible or board-certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant
Must hold a current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by the job location
One year of experience in a surgical setting is preferred
New graduates are encouraged to apply
Competency in patient assessment, treatment, counseling, education, physical examinations, medical histories, diagnostic testing, and interpretation of results
Ability to develop and implement patient management and treatment plans
Ability to perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within granted clinical privileges
Competency in using electronic medical records and maintaining billing-appropriate documentation
Must maintain required continuing medical education
Ability to meet physical and sensory requirements, including standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, stooping, bending, reaching, handling, hearing, seeing, and speaking requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust orientation program for all levels of experience including new grads
AP Mentorship Program
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
Dedicated leadership structure
Professional organization
Room for advancement and growth within the Network

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Hard Skills

Medical EvaluationSurgical AssistanceDiagnostic TestingPatient EducationPhysical ExaminationsTreatment PlanningRadiologic InterpretationTherapeutic RemediationClinical DocumentationPatient Care Coordination

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationCounselingTeachingPatient Advocacy

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical RecordsClinical Management GuidelinesVirtual Care Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Board CertificationRegistered Nurse Practitioner LicenseMedical Physician Assistant License

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ServicesSurgical SettingPatient ManagementContinuing Medical EducationQuality Improvement