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Physician Assistant – Surgical Oncology
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. Holds relevant certifications and licenses, ensuring compliance with medical standards and effective patient education.
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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
Diagnostic Studies InterpretationEmergency Care FacilitationMedication AdministrationMinor Surgical ProceduresPatient EducationMedical Record DocumentationConsultation InitiationComplex Care CoordinationTriage Clinic CallsContinuing Education Participation
Soft Skills
Interdisciplinary Team CollaborationPatient CommunicationFamily Education
Certifications & Qualifications
PA-CDrug Enforcement Agency LicensureCPR - American Heart AssociationAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance CertificateOngoing NCCPA Recertification
Industry Keywords
Outpatient CareInpatient CareCritical CareEmergency CareSpecialty-Specific ProceduresInterventional RadiologyFluoroscopic Procedures
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 scope or requiring higher-level 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 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
- 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
- Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C within 90 days of hire
- Preferred: 1 year of experience as a Physician Assistant in a specialty or procedure-based setting
- Preferred: Experience in Emergency or Critical Care setting