Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Job Details

• Position Type: Direct Placement
• Pay / Salary: $110,000 $120,000 / Year (USD) negotiable
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

A Philadelphia health agency is hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to deliver primary and sexual health care at the Miriam Clinic, with a focus on people living with or at risk for HIV. Pay starts at $110 120K per year and is negotiable. Applicants must meet the agency's current employee health and vaccination requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment and Care Planning

• Plan care from in-depth knowledge of the patient population and clinical protocols, anticipating common physical and psychological problems.
• Account for each patient's culture, health literacy, personality and support systems.
• Analyze trends in patient condition and adjust the management plan as needed.
• Serve as a patient advocate.

Patient Management

• Write admission, transfer and discharge orders.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within Pennsylvania scope of practice.
• Refer patients to specialty and support services as indicated, such as infectious disease, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrinology, surgery, hematology, psychiatry, intensive care, social services and nutrition.
• Perform invasive procedures independently once competency is documented.
• Provide contraceptive education, pregnancy planning counseling, and STI testing and treatment.
• Document care through thorough progress notes and summaries.

Collaboration and Communication

• Participate in patient care rounds and case conferences.
• Communicate patient management strategies to the Clinic Practice Manager and clinical medical staff.
• Work with staff on care strategies while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
• Lead patient and family conferences to review treatment goals, use resources well, educate families and identify post-discharge needs.
• Help patients and families make informed decisions about goals of care, palliative care and hospice.
• Use strong communication skills to resolve complex situations and improve service to patients.

Safety, Quality and Growth

• Recognize situations that need a physician's immediate attention and start life-saving procedures when necessary.
• Work with internal and external partners to evaluate care delivery and put better practice patterns in place.
• Pursue continuing education and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Practice Manager.

Education Requirements

Candidates must hold one of the two license paths below; HIV care experience is strongly preferred.

Nurse Practitioner Path:

• Active Pennsylvania RN license and Pennsylvania CRNP certification
• Board certification as an NP (e.g., ANCC or AANP)
• Collaborative agreement with a physician, as required by Pennsylvania law
• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration, or ability to obtain

Physician Assistant Path:

• Active Pennsylvania PA license
• NCCPA certification (PA-C)
• Written supervisory agreement with a physician, as required by Pennsylvania law
• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration, or ability to obtain

Required Experience

• 2 3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• HIV care experience preferred; experience in sexual health, primary care or community health a plus.

Required Skills

• Proven record of meeting clinical performance metrics.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good time management and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Caring, empathetic and a strong listener.
• Close attention to detail in charts, medications and follow-up care.
• Basic computer skills, including electronic health records and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-17628 Industry: Healthcare

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