Physician Assistant - Hybrid - Surgical OR First Assist

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United States — HybridFull TimePrimary Care

Job Description

About the Role

Join Highmark Health as a Physician Assistant - Hybrid - Surgical OR First Assist in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • op patients and help with pre
  • C scope or requiring higher
  • level medical decision
  • discharge follow

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.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Highmark Health as a Physician Assistant - Hybrid - Surgical OR First Assist.

Key Skills

Surgical assistanceUrologyGeneral surgerySurgical oncologyBreast surgeryColon and rectal surgeryPlasticsGynecologyBariatricsPatient roundingEmergency careDiagnostic studiesMedication administrationPatient educationClinical documentationTriage
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician Assistant - Hybrid - Surgical OR First Assist position at Highmark Health includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Primary Care 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.

Remote physician assistant positions in Primary Care have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician assistant position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Surgical assistance, Urology, General surgery, Surgical oncology, Breast surgery, Colon and rectal surgery, Plastics, Gynecology. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will serve as a first assist in various surgical specialties and manage post-operative and pre-operative patient care. They are responsible for facilitating diagnostic and emergency care, ordering diagnostic studies, and maintaining accurate medical documentation across inpat...

Benefits package: Health insurance, Professional development, Continuing education. 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
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Professional development
Continuing education

Protective Factors (1)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

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