Outpatient Physician Assistant: Patient-Focused Care

Allegheny Health Network; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a licensed Physician Assistant to join its care delivery team in physician offices and non-acute settings, with a focus on chronic conditions in specific populations. The role includes privileges, weekend and on-call coverage, and potential involvement with e-consults and telehealth.

Responsibilities include taking medical histories, performing exams, developing treatment plans, ordering tests, documenting in EMR, and communicating with the attending

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies is required.
• Current PA Physician Assistant License is required.
• PA-C or board eligible.
• Four to ten years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including taking medical history and performing physical assessment; develop therapeutic care plans and discharge planning.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory, radiology, and diagnostic studies to determine and implement treatment plans.
• Make medical diagnoses and institute appropriate therapy within scope of practice.
• Institute emergency measures and stabilize patients in acute situations (e.g., cardiac arrest, hemorrhage, shock).
• Ensure accurate documentation in EMR to support coding and billing; report pertinent information to attending physician.
• Educate patients and families on health, medications, and prevention; refer to community resources as needed.
• Communicate plan of care with attending physician and involve them in decisions outside scope of practice.
• Participate in continuing education, patient safety, quality improvement, and professional activities.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical decision making

Communication with physicians

EMR documentation

Education

Master’s degree in PA Studies

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a licensed Physician Assistant to join its care delivery team in physician offices and non-acute settings, with a focus on chronic conditions in specific populations. The role includes privileges, weekend and on-call coverage, and potential involvement with e-consults and telehealth.

Responsibilities include taking medical histories, performing exams, developing treatment plans, ordering tests, documenting in EMR, and communicating with the attending