Physician Assistant - Hybrid (A) - CT Surgery

1 month ago
United States — HybridFull TimeSurgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Highmark Health as a Physician Assistant - Hybrid (A) - CT Surgery in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • operative assessment and optimization of cardiac and thoracic surgical patients, diligent post
  • 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 ACLS Certification CPR/BLS
  • 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 (A) - CT Surgery.

Key Skills

Cardio Thoracic SurgeryCritical CarePre-operative AssessmentPost-operative ManagementDiagnostic StudiesEmergency MeasuresMedication ManagementBedside Surgical ProceduresChest Tube ManagementPatient EducationInterdisciplinary Team CoordinationMedical Record DocumentationQuality ImprovementSurgical AssistanceACLS CertificationPA-C
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician Assistant - Hybrid (A) - CT Surgery 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.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery 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 Surgery 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: Cardio Thoracic Surgery, Critical Care, Pre-operative Assessment, Post-operative Management, Diagnostic Studies, Emergency Measures, Medication Management, Bedside Surgical Procedures. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will manage medical and procedural problems for Cardio Thoracic Surgery patients across outpatient and inpatient settings, focusing on comprehensive pre-operative optimization and diligent post-operative critical care recovery. Key duties include ordering diagnostics, institu...

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About Highmark Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2-5

Protective Factors (1)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

1mo ago