Physician Assistant - Outpatient Pediatrics

Highmark Health

9 days ago

United StatesFull TimePediatrics

✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Highmark Health as a Physician Assistant – Outpatient Pediatrics, Rotational Call in United States.

Key Responsibilities

C knowledge base or scope of practice. (15%) Provides monitoring and continuity of care and coordinates periodic evaluation by physicians as defined in the written agreement between the PA

C and the supervising physician(s). (15%) Prepares written prescription orders for drugs as defined in the written agreement between the PA

Requirements

C or board eligible. Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA

C within 90 days of hire CPR

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

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.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Highmark Health in United States.

Key Skills

Pediatric patient careMedical history recordingPhysical assessmentTherapeutic care planningDiagnostic test interpretationMedical record documentationPatient educationTriageQuality improvementRegulatory complianceClinical resource managementPrescription management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Outpatient Pediatrics at Highmark Health a 3.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Pediatrics 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.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric patient care, Medical history recording, Physical assessment, Therapeutic care planning, Diagnostic test interpretation, Medical record documentation, Patient education, Triage. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides primary pediatric healthcare services, including physical assessments, diagnostic test interpretation, and the development of therapeutic care plans. They also coordinate patient care with families and interdisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with regulatory...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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