Outpatient Primary Care NP/PA — Impactful Care + Bonus

Highmark Health; Vandergrift (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality-based annual bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Vandergrift is looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide outpatient primary care. The role includes responsibilities like patient assessments, care coordination, and educational support for patients and families. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies, relevant certifications, and state licensure. The position requires a collaborative approach in a primary care setting with various working hours and coverage responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree MSN from an approved Master's Program.
• Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority within 60 days.
• Current PA Physician Assistant License with ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate patient care including history and physical assessment.
• Coordinate patient care with the healthcare team and families.
• Prepare written prescription orders and provide medication administration.
• Educate patients and family members regarding health and preventive medicine.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Prescriptive Authority

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Monitoring and continuity of care

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

A healthcare organization in Vandergrift is looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide outpatient primary care. The role includes responsibilities like patient assessments, care coordination, and educational support for patients and families. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies, relevant certifications, and state licensure. The position requires a collaborative approach in a primary care setting with various working hours and coverage responsibilities.