Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Pediatrics Part-Time

2 months ago
United StatesPart TimePediatrics
Practice Authority in United States
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

Job Description

About the Role

Join Highmark Health as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Pediatrics Part-Time 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

  • Part-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Highmark Health as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Pediatrics Part-Time.

Key Skills

Pediatric CarePatient EducationClinical Decision MakingTherapeutic Care Plan DevelopmentLab Test OrderingDiagnostic Test InterpretationMedical Record DocumentationPatient CoordinationContinuity of CarePrescription ManagementQuality Improvement InitiativesTriageEmergency Care ExperienceCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationRegulatory Compliance
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Pediatrics Part-Time at Highmark Health a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Highmark Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

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 Care, Patient Education, Clinical Decision Making, Therapeutic Care Plan Development, Lab Test Ordering, Diagnostic Test Interpretation, Medical Record Documentation, Patient Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The incumbent provides primary healthcare services for pediatric patients, including recording medical histories, developing care plans, and coordinating patient care. They also educate patients and families about health and illness prevention and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

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About Highmark Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2-5
2.4

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Part-time

Posted

2mo ago

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