Ortho Physician Assistant - Acute & Inpatient Care

Allegheny Health Network; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a skilled Physician Assistant to provide specialty and critical care services within the PA scope of practice across outpatient, non-acute, and inpatient settings.

The role may involve rotational coverage including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties, aligned with privileging and medical staff standards. A PA-C with current licensure is required, with board eligibility considered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current PA Physician Assistant License is required.
• PA-C or board eligible status is required or pursuing board certification.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates diagnostic and emergency care for patients in outpatient and inpatient settings; orders and interprets labs and imaging; initiates emergency measures and communicates with attending physicians.
• Prescribes medications and administers injections; performs minor bedside procedures and specialty procedures under privileging.
• Coordinates complex care with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team; initiates consultations for higher-level medical decisions.

Skills

PA-C

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Current PA Physician Assistant License

PA-C or board eligible

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a skilled Physician Assistant to provide specialty and critical care services within the PA scope of practice across outpatient, non-acute, and inpatient settings.

The role may involve rotational coverage including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties, aligned with privileging and medical staff standards. A PA-C with current licensure is required, with board eligibility considered for qualified candidates.