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Physician Assistant – Cardiology
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 advanced diagnostic studies, perform minor surgical procedures, and provide specialized critical care. Maintains compliance with medical regulations and ensures continuity of care through effective patient education and interdisciplinary coordination.
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Master's Degree In Physician Assistant StudiesCurrent PA Physician Assistant LicenseACLS CertificationNCCPA RecertificationDrug Enforcement Agency Licensure
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Hard Skills
Diagnostic CareEmergency CareLaboratory InterpretationMedication AdministrationSurgical ProceduresPatient EducationMedical Record DocumentationInterdisciplinary CoordinationTriageContinuity Of Care
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationPatient AdvocacyTeamworkLeadership
Certifications & Qualifications
ACLS CertificationCPR - American Heart AssociationAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Industry Keywords
Physician AssistantAcute CareOutpatient CareInpatient CareHIPAA ComplianceQuality ImprovementContinuing EducationSpecialty-Specific ProceduresEmergency MeasuresPatient Stabilization
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 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 health prevention, medications, and treatment instructions
- Ensure continuity of care across outpatient visits, inpatient admissions, and post-discharge follow-up
- Conduct daily inpatient hospital rounds and triage clinic calls and inquiries
- Participate in mandatory 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 other assigned specialty-specific duties
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 in Physician Assistant in 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
- ACLS Certification
- 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, company policies, code of business conduct, and applicable laws
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
- ACLS Certification
- CPR - American Heart Association
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate