Urgent Care Physician Assistant Job at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton, PA

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  • Lehigh Valley Hospital
  • Hazleton, PA

Job Description

Join Jefferson Health

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - 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. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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.

About the Lehigh Valley area

The Lehigh Valley is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, located in the heart of eastern Pennsylvania, 60 miles from Philadelphia and 80 miles from New York City. The area has outstanding public and private school systems, more than a half-dozen colleges and universities and an abundance of cultural and recreational year-round offerings. As a resident of the Lehigh Valley, you'll experience its charming, close-knit community atmosphere while being just a short drive from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. Achieve work-life balance by making a meaningful impact on the lives of our community while exploring all the adventures eastern Pennsylvania has to offer.

Benefits

We acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous benefits package that makes Jefferson Health an even better place to work and grow your career. 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 a PA, 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.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Relocation, Shift work

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