Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Company: Family Practice Center
Location: Lewisburg
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: Family Practice Center,
P.C., is currently seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Nurse
Practitioner for our Lewisburg office. Experienced Providers and
new grads are encouraged to apply. Family Practice Center is a
large group of primary care physicians in Central PA. We offer a
wide range of services including family medicine, pediatrics,
counseling services, onsite lab and x-ray, and much more. Family
Practice operates 40 office locations in 14 Central PA counties.
Family Practice offers a competitive total compensation package, as
well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental,
vision, FSA, disability, life, and 401(k). EOE Qualifications:
Education: BS or Masters Degree Certification/Licensure: NCCPA
Board Certification General Summary of Duties:Perform under the
responsibility and supervision of the physician, diagnostic and
therapeutic tasks to allow the physician to extend his/her services
through the more effective to plan therapy. He/She may assist in
gathering the data necessary in implementing the therapeutic plan
of the physician. Supervision Received: Under the direct or
telephonic supervision of MD or DO Supervision Exercised:None, but
will assist in directing staff on needed duties when required
Typical Physical Demands: Being able to sit and stand for extended
periods of time; capable of adapting to a fast paced office
environment; may need to assist in lifting or positioning patients
of all sizes; vision correctable to 20/20 and hearing within normal
range Examples of Duties to include but not limited to: To assist
the physician in the care and evaluation of patients, the PA will:
Perform and record history and physical examinations. Perform and
record pediatric histories and examinations. Order appropriate
laboratory and imaging studies under physician supervision. Inform
the physician of all changes in the patients condition Through
triaging, request when necessary, the services of any support
services provided by any of the local hospitals. Keep the
supervising physician informed of additional needs, problem areas
and all other suggestions which may be beneficial to the
improvement of Family Practice Center, P.C. Be responsible for
meeting CME requirements as needed. As indicated by training and
experience, perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as
directed by the physicians including the following: Superficial
wound care and dressings. Venipuncture for blood collection.
Bladder catheterization. Superficial wound care and superficial
suture placement and removal. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Record
and interpret electrocardiograms. Collections of specimens
including pap smear and KOH prep and obtaining nose, throat,
sputum, urine, urethra, cervix and wound cultures. Perform urine
dips and slides, urine pregnancy tests, rapid strep tests, random
blood sugar and hemoglobin finger stick testing. Perform incision
and drainage of small abscesses and paronychia. Placement of
intravenous lines. Perform audiometry, visual acuity, pulmonary
function testing, tonometry and tympanometry. Remove cerumen
impaction through ear lavage. Removal of foreign body,
subcutaneous. Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular and
intravenous injections Perform and provide patient education and
counseling on hypertension, diet, smoking cessation, diabetes,
birth control, immunizations and growth and development.
Intradermal tests. Control of hemorrhage. Removal of dermatologic
abnormalities by shave biopsy or excision. Perform initial
behavioral health assessment and initiate treatment. Perform
toenail removal. Perform anoscopy. Application of joint stabilizing
devices such as ace wraps, tape strapping, upper and lower
extremity braces and splints. Treatment of first and second degree
burns. Fluorescein dye examination of corneal abrasion/ulceration.
Assist with ACLS/defibrillation. Other duties: Convey to patients
in language they can understand the summaries of all pertinent
medical findings, laboratory results and advice for continuing
care. Participate in employee and patient education. Rounds on
patients at facility indicated. This job requires access to PHI.
HIPAA training is required and HIPAA compliance is expected. Follow
procedures according to OSHA. Follow procedures according to FPC
protocol. Excluded from physician assistant duties and
responsibilities: Arthrocentesis of knee joint. Any hip joint
injections or aspirations. Organizational relationships: Report
clinically to the supervising physician who will provide onsite
supervision or will be available 24/7 by telephone and pager as
needed. Report administratively to the CEO or COO. Please send your
resume in today!
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