Physician Assistant – Burn Unit

Jobtailor; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Pittsburgh is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide diagnostic and emergency care in outpatient and acute inpatient settings. You will order tests, perform procedures, stabilize patients, and coordinate with physicians.

The role requires relevant master's degree, state licensure, board certification and prescriptive authority. The position emphasizes patient education, documentation, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in a 24/7 coverage

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for PA path; MSN required for NP path.
• Current PA license and PA-C or board eligible.
• National board certification for NP or PA-C where applicable.
• Prescriptive authority from the practicing state.
• DEA licensure within 60 days of hire.
• CPR and ACLS certifications.
• State-specific background clearances as required.
• 4–10 years related experience or equivalent training.
• Preferred: 1 year PA experience in specialty or emergency/critical-care setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate diagnostic and emergency care in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Order and interpret laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies.
• Institute emergency measures and stabilization techniques.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Prepare and electronically prescribe medications; administer medications and injections.
• Perform minor bedside surgical procedures and complex specialty procedures.
• Document care plans and progress in medical records.
• Educate patients and families on medications and treatment instructions.
• Coordinate continuity of care from outpatient to inpatient and post-discharge follow-up.
• Participate in rounding, triage calls, and quality-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Diagnostic Studies Interpretation

Emergency Care Facilitation

Medication Administration

Minor Surgical Procedures

Patient Education

Medical-Record Documentation

Care Coordination

Triage Clinic Calls

Quality-Improvement Initiatives

Continuity Of Care

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

MSN from State Board of Nursing-approved program

National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners

Prescriptive Authority

DEA Licensure

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Job description

• Facilitate diagnostic and emergency care for patients in outpatient and acute inpatient settings
• Order and interpret laboratory, radiological, and specialized diagnostic studies
• Institute emergency measures and stabilization techniques for acute patient situations
• Communicate significant patient status changes and critical findings to attending physicians or covering providers
• Prepare and electronically prescribe medications; administer medications and injections
• Perform minor bedside surgical procedures and complex specialty-specific procedures
• Coordinate complex care with patients, families, community services, and interdisciplinary teams
• Provide specialized critical-care and inpatient care
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely medical-record documentation
• Educate patients and families on prevention, medications, and treatment instructions
• Coordinate continuity of care from outpatient visits through inpatient admission and post-discharge follow-up
• Conduct daily inpatient hospital rounds, document patient progress and care plans, and triage clinic calls
• Participate in continuing education and quality‑improvement initiatives
• Assist with surgical, interventional radiology, or fluoroscopic procedures under supervision
• Contribute to education of trainees and professional staff
• Perform other assigned duties and specialty‑specific procedures under applicable privileging and job agreements

Requirements

• Physician Assistant path: Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Current PA Physician Assistant License
• PA-C or board eligible
• Nurse Practitioner path: MSN from a practicing State Board of Nursing-approved master's program
• National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners through AANP, ANCC, NCC, or PNCB
• Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
• Prescriptive authority from the practicing state
• Drug Enforcement Agency licensure within 60 days of hire
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C within 90 days of hire
• Four to ten years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred: 1 year of Physician Assistant experience in a specialty or procedure-based setting
• Preferred: experience in an emergency or critical-care setting
• Rotational coverage may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties, sometimes within a 24/7 coverage model
• Compliance with HIPAA, data-security guidelines, the Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws, regulations, policies, and training requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in diagnostic and emergency care, including the ability to order and interpret diagnostic studies, perform minor surgical procedures, and coordinate complex patient care. Holds necessary certifications and licenses to provide specialized critical-care and inpatient care while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master's Degree In Physician Assistant Studies
• Current PA Physician Assistant License
• National Board Certification For Nurse Practitioners
• ACLS Certification
• Experience In Emergency Or Critical-Care Setting

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Diagnostic Studies Interpretation
• Emergency Care Facilitation
• Medication Administration
• Minor Surgical Procedures
• Patient Education
• Medical-Record Documentation
• Care Coordination
• Triage Clinic Calls
• Quality-Improvement Initiatives
• Continuity Of Care

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Patient Advocacy
• Team Coordination
• Education And Training

Certifications & Qualifications

• PA-C
• Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure
• CPR Certification
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Industry Keywords

• HIPAA Compliance
• Data-Security Guidelines
• Code Of Business Conduct
• Inpatient Care
• Outpatient Care
• Emergency Care
• Critical Care
• Interdisciplinary Teams
• Surgical Procedures
• Fluoroscopic Procedures