Inpatient Acute Care Physician Assistant

Highmark Health / AHN; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive inpatient care across acute and chronic conditions. The role involves 24/7 coverage, advanced procedures within privileges, and collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The candidate should have a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies, PA-C license or board eligibility, and ongoing NCCPA recertification.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• PA-C or board eligible license.
• Ongoing recertification and licensure requirements included in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive patient care for acute inpatients, including rounds and treatment planning.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and collaborates with physicians to refine care plans.
• Initiates emergency measures and stabilizes acute patient situations as needed.
• Documents all patient encounters accurately in the EMR for coding and continuity of care.
• Coordinates care with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to support recovery.

Skills

PA-C

Patient care

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

MSN from the practicing State Board of Nursing Approved Master’s Program

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive inpatient care across acute and chronic conditions. The role involves 24/7 coverage, advanced procedures within privileges, and collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The candidate should have a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies, PA-C license or board eligibility, and ongoing NCCPA recertification.