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Urgent Care Physician Assistant
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$132,705 / year median in Pennsylvania
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital
- Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety.
Specialty:
Shape the future of urgent care Join Jefferson Health and redefine advanced practice care across our expanding urgent care footprint. As an APC in our health network, you'll deliver high-quality, on-demand care alongside a skilled, collaborative team with the support of the region's largest academic health system on our mission to improve lives. Why APCs choose Jefferson Health- Wide scope of practice: Practice autonomously at the top of your license in high-volume, fast-paced settings
- managing everything from minor injuries and illnesses to on-site procedures and point-of-care testing.
- Team-based model: Collaborate with a trusted team of APCs, physicians, nurses and support staff, backed by network-wide protocols, Epic electronic medical records and direct specialty referrals across Jefferson Health.
- Schedule and flexibility: Enjoy a predictable, rotating schedule with no overnight shifts and meet other staff by working across multiple health centers if desired. Have the flexibility to travel from site to site and experience fast
- or slower-paced urgent care.
- Professional growth: Take advantage of continuing education, mentorship and leadership development within one of the region's top-performing health networks.
- Community impact: Serve diverse patient populations in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas, bringing compassionate, accessible care to the communities who need it most.
Some of our benefits include:
Competitive salary with incentive plans Health, dental, vision and 403(b) retirement savings Malpractice insurance, medical license, DEA license and others paid in full Reimbursement for continuing medical education and technology Relocation services (if applicable) Qualifications Current Pennsylvania state license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner or ability to obtain one is required NCCPA Board Certification (PA) National NP Certification through AANP or ANCC Experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, primary care or a similar specialty Two years of relevant clinical experience as aPA, CRNP
is preferred Passion for clinical work to positively impact patient care, safety and experience Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.https:
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Links Landing Page Contact Information Kayla Hilliard Physician & APC Recruiter Phone:
484-705-5669Email:
Click to emailBenefits
- Professional Development
- Leadership Development
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings