Advanced PA: Emergency Care & Surgical Support

Jobtailor; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Physician Assistant to deliver diagnostic and emergency care in outpatient and inpatient settings. You will order and interpret diagnostic studies, prescribe medications, and coordinate complex patient care with the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies, active PA-C license (or board eligibility), and 4–10 years of related experience in specialty or procedure-based settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current PA-C license or board eligible.
• 4 to 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of experience in Physician Assistant in specialty or procedure-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective diagnostic and emergency care for patients in outpatient and acute inpatient settings
• Proactively order and interpret a comprehensive array of laboratory, advanced radiological, and specialized diagnostic studies to inform patient management
• Independently institute immediate emergency measures and stabilization techniques for acute patient situations
• Prepare and electronically prescribe a full range of medications
• Actively coordinate complex care needs with patients, families, and the entire interdisciplinary team
• Ensure all medical record documentation is accurate, complete, and timely
• Educate patients and their families on health and illness prevention
• Engage in mandatory professional continuing education
• Perform specialized procedures such as assisting in surgical procedures, interventional radiology, or fluoroscopic procedures under supervision
• Perform all other duties as assigned or required

Skills

Diagnostic Studies Interpretation

Medication Prescription

Emergency Care Procedures

Surgical Assistance

Interventional Radiology Procedures

Patient Coordination

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Effective Communication

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Current PA-C license

Board eligible (PA)

Job description

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Physician Assistant to deliver diagnostic and emergency care in outpatient and inpatient settings. You will order and interpret diagnostic studies, prescribe medications, and coordinate complex patient care with the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies, active PA-C license (or board eligibility), and 4–10 years of related experience in specialty or procedure-based settings.