Physician Assistant - Hybrid Ct/cardiovascular Surgery

Highmark Health

Hybrid
Manages acute and chronic health conditions
Performs minor bedside surgical procedures
Coordinates complex care with interdisciplinary teams
Highmark Health is seeking a Physician Assistant for a hybrid position focused on cardiovascular surgery. The role involves providing critical care services, managing patient health conditions, and requires a Master's degree and relevant certifications

Job Summary

  • This role is an integral part of the care delivery system, prioritizing customer care to foster a healing environment.
  • The incumbent independently institutes immediate emergency measures and stabilization techniques for acute patient situations while ensuring rapid communication with attending physicians.
  • The position requires adherence to applicable scope and standards of practice, including potential rotational coverage for evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties.

Matching Summary

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Highmark Health is seeking a Physician Assistant for a hybrid position focused on cardiovascular surgery. The role involves providing critical care services, managing patient health conditions, and requires a Master's degree and relevant certifications.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manages acute and chronic health conditions
  • Performs minor bedside surgical procedures
  • Coordinates complex care with interdisciplinary teams
  • Conducts daily hospital rounds and documentation
  • Educates patients on prevention and treatment

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in specialty or procedure-based setting
  • Commitment to quality improvement initiatives
  • Ability to work rotational coverage schedules

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies
  • Current PA Physician Assistant License
  • PA-C certification or board eligible status
  • Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure within 60 days
  • ACLS and CPR American Heart Association Certification
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance
  • Four to ten years related experience preferred

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