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Physician Assistant – Orthopedics
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 guidelines while effectively coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams and educating patients and families.
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Master's Degree In Physician Assistant StudiesCurrent PA Physician Assistant LicensePA-C Or Board EligibleDrug Enforcement Agency LicensureCompliance With HIPAA
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Hard Skills
Diagnostic CareEmergency CareLaboratory InterpretationMedication AdministrationSurgical ProceduresPatient EducationDocumentationTriageQuality ImprovementContinuity Of Care
Soft Skills
Interpersonal CommunicationTeam CoordinationPatient Advocacy
Certifications & Qualifications
NCCPA RecertificationCPR - American Heart AssociationAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Industry Keywords
Acute CareOutpatient CareInterdisciplinary TeamsData Security GuidelinesCode Of Business Conduct
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
- Consult attending physicians for cases exceeding PA-C scope or requiring higher-level medical decision-making
- Provide specialized critical care and inpatient care with accurate, complete, and timely documentation
- Educate patients and families on prevention, medications, and treatment; recommend community resources
- Maintain 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 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 and procedures
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
- 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, Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and training requirements