Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Domain - Oncology

MyStethi, LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for outpatient oncology care. The role involves direct patient management, coordination with physicians, and advancement of care in non-acute settings.

The position requires a Master's in Physician Assistant Studies, PA license, and PA-C or board eligibility, with strong clinical decision-making and commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Records medical history and physical assessment, develops therapeutic care plan, and documents medical records for patients in physician office(s) and non-acute based settings.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies to determine and implement treatment plans.
• Makes medical diagnoses and institutes appropriate therapy within the applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Initiates emergency measures, treatment, or stabilization in acute patient situations such as cardiac arrest, hemorrhage, or shock.
• Ensures appropriate EMR documentation to support accurate medical coding and billing, and reports pertinent information to the attending physician.
• Educates patients and families regarding health and illness prevention, medications and treatment instructions, and community resources as needed.
• Communicates with the attending physician regarding the plan of care and involves them in clinical decisions within scope.
• Maintains continuing education and participates in patient safety, quality improvement, and patient engagement initiatives.
• Specialty specific procedures and expectations as privileged.

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Requisition ID: J284264

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Domain - Oncology

Location: 4815 Liberty Ave., Mellon Pavilion, PITTSBURGH PA 15224, United States

Employment: Full Time

Facility: West Penn Hospital

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 in physician office(s) and non- acute based settings with a focus on 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. Specialty certification, advanced procedures with appropriate privileging, weekend and on-call coverage on a rotational basis, as required. E-consults and telehealth could be included in the care provided.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides appropriate patient care to include recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, discharge planning and providing accurate medical record documentation for patients in physician office(s) and non- acute based settings (20%)
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies appropriate for the patient's condition to determine and implement treatment plans. (10%)
• Makes medical diagnoses and institute appropriate therapy within the applicable scope and standards of practice. (10%)
• Institutes emergency measures, treatment, or appropriate stabilization in acute patient situations such as cardiac arrest, hemorrhage, or shock. (10%)
• Ensures appropriate understanding and timely documentation in the EMR to support accurate medical coding and billing, and record/report pertinent information to the attending physician of record. (10%)
• Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommend community resources as needed. (10%)
• Communicates effectively with the attending physician regarding the plan of care and involve them in clinical decision-making for any issues outside the Physician Assistant's knowledge base or scope of practice. (10%)
• Maintains mandatory professional continuing education, actively participate in patient safety, quality improvement, and patient engagement initiatives, and maintain professional practice consistent with organizational and advanced practice mission statements and specialty-specific privileges. (10%)
• Specialty specific procedures and expectations as stated with privileging and job agreement. (10%)

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.

Additional Employment Requirements:

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