Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Express Care

Allegheny Health Network

Not specified, Not specified, US
Patient medical history and physical assessment
Develop therapeutic care plan
Order and interpret lab 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 and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization within the Physician Assistant's scope 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 and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization within the Physician Assistant's scope 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.
  • Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient, family, community health services and interdisciplinary team.

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 and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization within the Physician Assistant's scope of practice.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient medical history and physical assessment
  • Develop therapeutic care plan
  • Order and interpret lab tests
  • Prescribe medication orders
  • Educate patients and family members
  • Triage patient telephone calls

Nice-to-have

  • Clinical expert and resource
  • Performance and quality 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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