Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Pediatrics

Highmark Health

Pediatric patient care delivery
Prescriptive authority for medications
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
This role is an integral part of the care delivery system working together to provide a healing environment by placing customers first

Job Summary

  • This role is an integral part of the care delivery system working together to provide a healing environment by placing customers first.
  • The incumbent provides primary healthcare services for non-acute or chronic health conditions within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice.
  • Work is performed in a physician office dedicated to Pediatrics with weekend and on-call coverage on a rotational basis.

Matching Summary

This role is an integral part of the care delivery system working together to provide a healing environment by placing customers first.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pediatric patient care delivery
  • Prescriptive authority for medications
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Patient education and prevention
  • Telephone triage services

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in emergency or critical care
  • Performance improvement initiative participation
  • Clinical resource expertise

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or MSN
  • Current PA License (PA-C) or NP Licensure
  • NCCPA recertification or National Board Certification
  • American Heart Association CPR certification
  • PALS or ACLS certification
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance
  • Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure within 60 days
  • Four to ten years related experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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