Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner- Outpatient Primary Care

Highmark Health

Not specified, US
Patient medical history and assessment
Develop therapeutic care plan
Order lab and diagnostic tests
The incumbent provides primary healthcare services for non-acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice

Job Summary

  • The incumbent provides primary healthcare services for non-acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
  • Provides appropriate patient care to include recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering lab and diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, and providing accurate medical record documentation.
  • Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommends community resources as needed.

Matching Summary

The incumbent provides primary healthcare services for non-acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient medical history and assessment
  • Develop therapeutic care plan
  • Order lab and diagnostic tests
  • Patient and family education
  • Triage patient telephone calls

Nice-to-have

  • Clinical expert and resource
  • Performance improvement initiatives
  • Compliance with regulatory agencies

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
  • Current PA Physician Assistant License
  • PA-C or board eligible
  • Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA)
  • Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure
  • CPR - American Heart Association
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • MSN from the practicing State Board of Nursing Approved Master's Program
  • National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners
  • Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Prescriptive Authority from the practicing state
  • ACLS certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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