Cardiovascular Surgery PA – Critical Care & Procedures

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks an experienced Physician Assistant in Erie, PA to provide specialty and critical care services within the PA scope of practice across outpatient and inpatient settings. The role involves acute and chronic condition management, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and participation in on-call rotations as required.

Responsibilities include diagnostic and emergency care, medication management, procedures under privileging, and ensuring accurate medical

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Current PA Physician Assistant License
• PA-C or board eligible

Responsibilities

• Facilitates diagnostic and emergency care; orders and interprets labs and imaging; stabilizes emergencies.
• Prescribes and administers medications; performs minor bedside procedures; assists in specialty procedures.
• Coordinates complex care with patients, families, external services, and the team; initiates consultations for higher-level decisions.
• Provides specialized inpatient/critical care; ensures accurate, timely medical record documentation.
• Educates patients and families on health, meds, and treatment; ensures continuity of care across care settings; may conduct rounds and triage calls.
• Institutes emergency measures, conducts hospital rounds, and communicates significant changes to the attending physician promptly.
• Engages in continuing education, quality improvement, and compliance with medical staff standards.
• Performs specialized procedures under supervision (surgical, interventional radiology, fluoroscopic); contributes to training.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required with privileging and job agreement.

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks an experienced Physician Assistant in Erie, PA to provide specialty and critical care services within the PA scope of practice across outpatient and inpatient settings. The role involves acute and chronic condition management, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and participation in on-call rotations as required.

Responsibilities include diagnostic and emergency care, medication management, procedures under privileging, and ensuring accurate medical