Physician Assistant - Inpatient Domain (A) Cardiothoracic Critical Care

10 days ago
United StatesFull TimeCritical Care Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Highmark Health as a Physician Assistant - Inpatient Domain (A) Cardiothoracic Critical Care in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • appropriate education regarding their condition, treatment plan, and self
  • specific privileges.(10%) Other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

  • C or board eligible. Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA
  • C Within 90 days of hire Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure Within 60 days of hire CPR
  • related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Highmark Health as a Physician Assistant - Inpatient Domain (A) Cardiothoracic Critical Care.

Key Skills

Critical CareCardiothoracic CarePatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningDiagnostic InterpretationEmergency StabilizationElectronic Medical RecordPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationDischarge PlanningMedical History TakingQuality ImprovementPatient Safety
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Position Insights

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Critical Care Medicine position at Highmark Health is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Critical Care, Cardiothoracic Care, Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Interpretation, Emergency Stabilization, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive, evidence-based critical care to cardiothoracic patients in an inpatient setting, including daily rounds and treatment plan implementation. They also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to perform advanced procedures, interpret diagnostic studie...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Professional Development, Quality Improvement Initiatives. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Highmark Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Professional Development
Quality Improvement Initiatives

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

10d ago