Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Domain, Hepatology

Highmark Health

. Provide specialty and critical care healthcare services in physician offices and non-acute settings, focusing on chronic health conditions .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeJefferson Hills • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing specialty and critical care healthcare services, including developing therapeutic care plans and performing specialty-specific procedures. Holds relevant certifications and licenses, ensuring compliance with state regulations and standards of practice.

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Master’s Degree In Physician Assistant StudiesCurrent PA Physician Assistant LicenseNational Board Certification For Nurse PractitionersACLS CertificationExperience In Emergency Or Critical Care Setting

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Hard Skills

Patient Medical HistoriesPhysical AssessmentsTherapeutic Care PlansDiagnostic Studies EvaluationEmergency TreatmentSpecialty-Specific ProceduresEMR DocumentationClinical Decision-Making

Soft Skills

Patient EducationCommunication With PhysiciansPatient Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

PA-CPrescriptive AuthorityDrug Enforcement Agency LicensureCPR - American Heart AssociationAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Industry Keywords

Chronic Health ConditionsHepatologyQuality ImprovementPatient Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide specialty and critical care healthcare services in physician offices and non-acute settings, focusing on chronic health conditions
See hepatology patients in clinic Monday-Friday
Perform hospital rounding as needed
Provide weekend coverage as needed
Record patient medical histories and physical assessments
Develop therapeutic care plans and order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies
Make medical diagnoses and institute appropriate therapy within scope and standards of practice
Provide emergency treatment and stabilization in acute situations
Document in the EMR and report pertinent information to the attending physician
Educate patients and families about prevention, medications, and treatment
Communicate with attending physicians and involve them in clinical decision-making
Maintain continuing education and participate in patient safety, quality improvement, and patient engagement initiatives
Perform specialty-specific procedures and meet expectations established through privileging and job agreements

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
MSN from the practicing State Board of Nursing Approved Master's Program
National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners through AANP, ANCC, NCC, or PNCB
Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
Prescriptive Authority from the practicing state within 60 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
Preferred: Experience in Emergency or Critical Care setting

Benefits

Comp & perks

E-consults and telehealth could be included in the care provided
Specialty certification and advanced procedures with appropriate privileging
Weekend and on-call coverage on a rotational basis, as required
Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C within 90 days of hire