Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Domain (A) Critical Care

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pennsylvania seeks a Physician Assistant to provide specialty and critical care services in an inpatient setting, delivering patient-centered care around the clock, including evenings, weekends, and on-call coverage.

The role requires a Master’s in PA Studies, PA-C license, and ongoing NCCPA recertification, with responsibilities spanning rounds, orders, ED stabilization, and thorough EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current PA Physician Assistant License PA-C or board eligible.
• Substitutions Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred 1 year of experience in Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive, evidence-based patient care for acute inpatients, including rounds, history and physicals, treatment plans, and discharge planning.
• Orders and interprets labs, imaging, and studies; collaborates with attending and interdisciplinary teams to refine care plans.
• Institutes emergency measures and stabilization for acute patient situations (e.g., cardiac arrest, hemorrhage, shock).
• Documents encounters accurately in the EMR to support coding, billing and quality reporting.
• Coordinates care with families and community services to ensure continuity and patient engagement in recovery.
• Communicates with the attending physician about plan-of-care and decisions beyond PA scope.
• Maintains mandatory continuing education and participates in patient safety and quality initiatives.
• Performs hospital rounds and executes physician orders in alignment with privileges and organizational mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

PA-C license or board eligible

NCCPA recertification (ongoing)

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job is an integral part of the care delivery system working together to provide a healing environment, by placing our customers first. The incumbent provides specialty and critical care healthcare services primarily in an inpatient setting for acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice. This role is utilized in areas which provide 24/7 coverage/shifts, specialty certification, advanced procedures with appropriate privileging, as required, off hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on call.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides comprehensive, evidence-based patient care for acute patients within an inpatient setting. This includes conducting thorough daily rounds, performing advanced medical history and physical assessments, formulating, and implementing patient-centered treatment plans, interpreting diagnostic test results, and facilitating safe and effective discharge planning.(30%)
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies to determine patient treatment plans and establish medical diagnoses within the scope of practice. Collaborates proactively with the attending physician and interdisciplinary team to develop and refine patient care plans. Seeks physician consultation and guidance for clinical decisions that extend beyond the PA-C scope of practice or knowledge base, ensuring optimal patient safety and outcomes.(10%)
• Institutes emergency measures, treatment, and appropriate stabilization for acute patient situations, such as cardiac arrest, hemorrhage, or shock.(10%)
• Ensures appropriate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to support accurate medical coding and billing, and record and report pertinent information to the attending physician. Ensures timely documentation of all patient encounters, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record, adhering to all regulatory and institutional standards for inpatient care of acute and chronic conditions.(10%)
• Facilitates seamless communication and coordination of patient care activities with patients, families, community health services, and the entire interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient experience. Assesses the specific learning needs of patients and their families, delivering culturally sensitive and age-appropriate education regarding their condition, treatment plan, and self-care strategies to promote understanding and active participation in their recovery.(10%)
• Communicates effectively with the attending physician regarding the plan of care, involving them in clinical decision-making for issues outside the Physician Assistant's knowledge or scope of practice.(10%)
• Maintains mandatory professional continuing education and actively participate in patient safety, quality improvement processes, and patient engagement initiatives.(10%)
• Performs hospital rounds, accurately execute physician orders, and maintain professional practice consistent with organizational mission statements and specialty-specific privileges.(10%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Current PA Physician Assistant License PA-C or board eligible.
• Substitutions Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred 1 year of experience in Physician Assistant.

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C
• Within 90 days of hire Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure
• Within 60 days of hire CPR - 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

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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