Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Pediatrics - Developmental Pediatrics

Highmark Health

Pediatric patient care delivery
Developmental disorder management
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
This position serves as an integral part of the care delivery system by providing a healing environment focused on customer needs

Job Summary

  • This position serves as an integral part of the care delivery system by providing a healing environment focused on customer needs.
  • The incumbent is responsible for recording medical history, developing therapeutic care plans, and interpreting diagnostic test results for non-acute or chronic conditions.
  • The role involves triaging telephone calls, coordinating periodic evaluations, and educating families on health prevention and treatment instructions.

Matching Summary

This position serves as an integral part of the care delivery system by providing a healing environment focused on customer needs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pediatric patient care delivery
  • Developmental disorder management
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Prescription order preparation
  • Patient and family education

Nice-to-have

  • Performance improvement initiatives
  • Quality compliance adherence
  • Outpatient clinic experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies OR MSN from approved program
  • Current PA License (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner Licensure
  • NCCPA recertification within 90 days if hired as PA
  • AANP/ANCC/NCC/PNCB National Board Certification for NPs
  • CPR American Heart Association and PALS certification
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance
  • DEA Licensure within 60 days for NPs
  • ACLS certification required for Nurse Practitioners

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