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Physician Assistant – CT Surgery
Highmark Health. Provide specialty and critical care healthcare services within the Physician Assistant scope of practice for Cardio Thoracic Surgery patients under direct physician supervision .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing critical care and specialty healthcare services for Cardio Thoracic Surgery patients, including pre-operative assessments, post-operative management, and coordination of complex care. Proficient in performing minor surgical procedures, interpreting diagnostic studies, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.
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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
Comprehensive Pre-Operative AssessmentPost-Operative ManagementMinor Bedside Surgical ProceduresDiagnostic Study InterpretationEmergency Care FacilitationMedication PrescriptionPatient EducationCritical Care RecoveryInterdisciplinary Care CoordinationDaily Inpatient Hospital Rounds
Soft Skills
CommunicationTeam CollaborationPatient AdvocacyEducation and Training
Certifications & Qualifications
ACLS CertificationCPR/BLS CertificationAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Industry Keywords
Cardio Thoracic SurgeryCritical CareHIPAA ComplianceData Security GuidelinesQuality Improvement Initiatives
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide specialty and critical care healthcare services within the Physician Assistant scope of practice for Cardio Thoracic Surgery patients under direct physician supervision
- Manage medical and procedural problems and acute and chronic cardiac and thoracic conditions across physician offices, non-acute facilities, and inpatient environments
- Perform comprehensive pre-operative assessment and optimization of cardiac and thoracic surgical patients
- Provide post-operative management, including critical care recovery and ongoing follow-up care
- Facilitate diagnostic and emergency care in outpatient and acute inpatient settings
- Order and interpret laboratory, advanced radiological, cardiac imaging, and specialized diagnostic studies
- Institute emergency measures and stabilization techniques, and communicate significant patient changes or critical findings to physicians
- Prescribe and administer medications and injections
- Perform minor bedside surgical procedures, including chest tube management and wound care, and other privileged specialty procedures
- Coordinate complex care with patients, families, community services, and interdisciplinary teams
- Provide specialized critical-care and inpatient care and maintain accurate, timely medical records
- Educate patients and families on prevention, medications, and treatment; coordinate continuity of care and post-discharge follow-up
- Conduct daily inpatient hospital rounds and triage clinic calls related to cardiothoracic concerns
- Participate in continuing education and quality improvement initiatives
- Assist in cardiothoracic surgeries, interventional cardiology when applicable and privileged, and fluoroscopic procedures under supervision
- Contribute to education of trainees and professional staff
- Perform other assigned specialty-specific duties under applicable privileging and job agreement
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 physician Assistant experience 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/BLS - 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 company’s Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws, regulations, 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
- ACLS Certification
- CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate