Inpatient Critical Care PA/NP — 24/7 Shifts

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health seeks a Physician Assistant to support inpatient care across a range of acute and chronic conditions. You will perform daily rounds, lead patient assessments, and collaborate with physicians to implement treatment plans within scope and privileging.

The role requires robust documentation and active participation in safety and quality initiatives. This position emphasizes coordination with families and interdisciplinary teams, emergency responsiveness, and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies is required.
• Current PA license PA-C or board eligible.
• Substitutions Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred 1 year of experience in Physician Assistant.
• Ongoing recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C within 90 days of hire.
• DEA Licensure Within 60 days of hire.
• ACLS Certification (American Heart Association).
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in inpatient setting with daily rounds and comprehensive assessments.
• Orders and interprets labs and studies; collaborates with physician and team.
• Initiates emergency measures and stabilizes acute patient situations.
• Documents care in EMR to support coding, billing and reporting.
• Coordinates with patients and families and educates on conditions and self-care.
• Communicates plan of care with attending physician and seeks guidance when needed.
• Maintains continuing education and participates in safety and quality initiatives.
• Performs hospital rounds and executes physician orders in line with privileges.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Current PA Physician Assistant License PA-C or board eligible

Ongoing recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C Within 90 days of hire

DEA Licensure Within 60 days of hire

ACLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance

Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Job description

Highmark Health seeks a Physician Assistant to support inpatient care across a range of acute and chronic conditions. You will perform daily rounds, lead patient assessments, and collaborate with physicians to implement treatment plans within scope and privileging.

The role requires robust documentation and active participation in safety and quality initiatives. This position emphasizes coordination with families and interdisciplinary teams, emergency responsiveness, and ongoing professional