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Physician Assistant – Burn Unit
Highmark Health. Facilitate diagnostic and emergency care for patients in outpatient and acute inpatient settings .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in diagnostic and emergency care, including the ability to order and interpret diagnostic studies, perform minor surgical procedures, and provide specialized critical care. Maintains compliance with medical regulations and ensures effective communication and coordination of care across various settings.
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Master's Degree In Physician Assistant StudiesCurrent PA Physician Assistant LicensePA-C Or Board EligibleDrug Enforcement Agency LicensureCPR - American Heart Association
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Hard Skills
Diagnostic CareEmergency CareMedication AdministrationSurgical ProceduresPatient EducationMedical Record DocumentationInterdisciplinary CoordinationConsultation InitiationTriageQuality Improvement Initiatives
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationPatient AdvocacyTeamworkEducation
Certifications & Qualifications
NCCPA RecertificationAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Industry Keywords
HIPAA ComplianceData Security GuidelinesCode Of Business ConductAcute CareOutpatient Care
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Facilitate diagnostic and emergency care for patients in outpatient and acute inpatient settings
- Order and interpret laboratory, advanced radiological, and specialized diagnostic studies
- Institute emergency measures and stabilization techniques for acute patient situations
- 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
- Initiate consultations with attending physicians for cases exceeding PA-C scope or requiring higher-level medical decision-making
- 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
- Ensure continuity of care and communication across outpatient, inpatient, and post-discharge settings
- Conduct daily inpatient hospital rounds and triage clinic calls and inquiries
- Participate in continuing education and quality improvement initiatives
- Assist with surgical, interventional radiology, and fluoroscopic procedures under supervision
- Contribute to education of trainees and professional staff
- Perform additional specialty-specific duties as assigned or required
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- Preferred: 1 year of experience as a Physician Assistant in a specialty or procedure-based setting
- 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
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Compliance with HIPAA, data security guidelines, the Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and training requirements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C within 90 days of hire
- Drug Enforcement Agency licensure within 60 days of hire
- CPR certification through the American Heart Association
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Mandatory professional continuing education
- Participation in quality improvement initiatives