Physician Assistant — Chronic Care Specialist (Mon–Fri)

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide specialty and chronic care services across physician offices and non-acute settings. You will manage patient histories, assessments, treatment plans, and care coordination in collaboration with physicians.

The role requires a Master's in PA Studies, current PA license, and PA-C or board eligibility, with on-site Monday–Friday schedule and emphasis on patient safety, documentation, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies is required.
• Current PA Physician Assistant License is required.
• PA-C or board eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient history, physical assessment, therapeutic care plan, orders tests, interprets results, and documents in EMR (20%).
• Orders and interprets laboratory, radiology, and other studies to inform treatment plans (10%).
• Makes medical diagnoses and initiates appropriate therapy within scope (10%).
• Initiates emergency measures and stabilizes patients in acute situations (10%).
• Ensures accurate documentation for coding and billing in the EMR (10%).
• Educates patients and families on health, medications, and resources (10%).
• Communicates plan of care with attending physician for decisions outside PA scope (10%).
• Maintains continuing education and participates in safety and quality programs (10%).
• Performs specialty-specific procedures as privileged.

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Current PA Physician Assistant License

PA-C or board eligible

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide specialty and chronic care services across physician offices and non-acute settings. You will manage patient histories, assessments, treatment plans, and care coordination in collaboration with physicians.

The role requires a Master's in PA Studies, current PA license, and PA-C or board eligibility, with on-site Monday–Friday schedule and emphasis on patient safety, documentation, and ongoing professional development.