Internal Medicine Physician Assistant
Company: St. Luke’s University Health Network
Location: Allentown
Posted on: February 4, 2026
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Job Description:
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of
its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable
asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to
satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering
commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured;
educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and
improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a
patient's ability to pay for health care. Exciting new position
with our Care Anywhere Practice! The Advanced Practitioner
(Physician Assistant) is responsible for providing healthcare
services to patients under the supervision of, and/or in
collaboration with, the attending physician. These services
include, but not limited to, medical evaluation, treatment,
counseling, and referrals. Consists of diagnostic evaluations,
therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical
prescription As with any other health care professional, the
Advanced Practitioner is charged with being a patient advocate. The
Advanced Practitioner will participate in patient satisfaction,
quality, and performance improvement initiatives. JOB DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Care Anywhere Night Hybrid Advanced
Practitioner (Physician Assistant) is a clinician who thrives in a
changing environment where care delivery is enhanced through
technology. This is a unique and innovative role, responsible for
providing excellent patient care and experience in both the in
person and virtual space. Customer Service and Compassionate and
Empathetic communication skills will be critical in this roll.
Virtual Care – Night Coverage Care Anywhere Practice During
overnight hours (may vary in time), conduct live and interactive
clinical assessments, diagnose and treat patients via our virtual
care platform, including recommending suitable treatment plans and
considering cost-effective treatment modalities including but not
limited to prescribing medication and assisting in care
coordination or escalation as appropriate and within scope of
licensure. Complete “eVisits” (Asynchronous) that come to the care
anywhere pool Complete scheduled visits escalated from our after
hours nurse triage line Respond to patient questions/messages that
come through the portal to the care anywhere team or our Care
Anywhere number West End Ortho Hospital Coverage Attend to
medical/clinical needs of in house overnight surgical patients
Respond to nursing questions about in house patients and any
medical emergencies Collaborate with Physicians for escalation
issues and arrange for transfer if necessary Complete appropriate
notes when care is provided Clinical Concierge After Hours Practice
Coverage Answer calls from our Concierge Medicine Primary Care
Practice Patients after hours via dedicated phone line (or other
identified and approved communication method) Provide guidance
within scope of practice and escalate care as appropriate to
include but not limited to virtual visit, handoff to other care
location, orders, prescriptions, etc. Document patient interactions
and collaboration with Concierge Practice Attending Physician
Hospitalist Floor Call Support Respond timely to floor calls from
our Hospitalist Service for identified units/campuses Document
interactions and enter orders as appropriate Collaborate with in
house Hospitalist staff and Nursing Additional Skills: Basic
technology skills – able to personally troubleshoot and patiently
help others troubleshoot basic audio/video connections Dynamic
communicator - Able to connect with patients through technology.
Relationship Builder – Able to build care team relationships
Motivated and independent Adapts easily to new processes and change
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. Walking for up to 6 hours per day. Frequently lifting,
carrying and pushing objects up to 10 pounds. Rarely lifting,
carrying and pushing objects up to 75 pounds. Frequently stooping
and bending. Frequently reaching above shoulder level. Frequently
handling, firm grasping and twisting & turning as it relates to
performing procedures. Must be able to perceive attributes of an
object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal
conversation, high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it
relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision. Must be
able to speak as it relates to normal conversation and projection
as it relates to lectures and presentations. EDUCATION: Certified
Medical Physician Assistant with current license to practice in the
state of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, as determined by the job
location. Physician Assistants must also have a current
certification through the National Commission on Certification of
Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Please complete your application using
your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include
employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your
present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a
current resume, including all work history, education, and/or
certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly
recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of
submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in
St. Luke's
Keywords: St. Luke’s University Health Network, Edison , Internal Medicine Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Allentown, New Jersey
