PHYSICIANS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS & CRNPs, MIDWIVES
Physicians
Physicians who work for PennCare know that they are part of something exceptional.
Our Providers bring the world-renowned University of Pennsylvania Health System
to the local community with a wealth of resources. PennCare attracts
some of the finest physicians in this region with specialties that range from
internal medicine to cardiology. They are truly the “back bone” of
our practices. Board certification or eligibility is required for all
physicians.
Physician Assistant (PA) / Certified and Registered
Nurse Practitioners (CRNP)
While physicians lead the practice and are strong
forces in the community, the PA/CRNP role is
critical to extending the reach of the physician.
Supporting the practice manager and physicians,
physician assistants and nurse practitioners
perform therapeutic procedures including suturing,
develop/monitor patient treatment plans, and
act as first or second hand in surgical procedures.
Physician Assistants should hold a current state license,
in addition to current national certification
(NCCPA), and be a graduate of a physician assistant's
program approved by the American Medical Association.
At least three years of clinical experience strongly
preferred.
CRNP should hold a current state license as a professional
nurse, as well as a master's degree in nursing
with nurse practitioner certification. At least
3 years of clinical experience strongly preferred.
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
With a focus on women's health at our obstetrics
and gynecology practices, our midwives care for
adolescent to post-menopausal women. Collaborating
with the physicians, the midwife handles triaging,
interviewing and counseling women on a variety
of medical issues including nursing needs, health
risks, medication and immunizations as well as the
diagnosis of medical conditions.
Certified midwives must be licensed as a RN and
nurse-midwife in the State of Pennsylvania while
also holding a master's degree in nursing with
nurse-midwifery certification. Membership in
the American College of Nurse-Midwives is also
required.
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