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Physician Assistant - Hybrid (A) - Cardiovascular Institute
About the Role
Cardiovascular PA role in Pittsburgh, PA. Rotational coverage including evenings, weekends, and on-call. PA-C required.
Join Highmark Health as a Physician Assistant – Cardiovascular Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Benefits & Compensation
- Collaborative Practice Agreement Required
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Highmark Health as a Physician Assistant – Cardiovascular Institute.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant provides specialty and critical care services, managing medical and procedural problems across outpatient and inpatient settings. Responsibilities include diagnostic ordering, emergency stabilization, performing specialized procedures, and coordinating complex care with the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies and possess a current PA Physician Assistant License. Additional requirements include NCCPA certification, ACLS/CPR certification, and relevant background clearances.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Cardiology — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 58% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
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