Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Domain, Headache Clinic

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

This role provides specialty healthcare services in physician offices and non-acute settings, with a focus on chronic health conditions in specific populations. The position works within the applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. The role may include travel to satellite offices 1–2 days per week, specialty certification, appropriately privileged advanced procedures, rotational weekend and on-call coverage, e-consults, and telehealth.

The clinician provides patient care, develops and implements treatment plans, communicates with attending physicians, educates patients and families, maintains accurate electronic medical records, and participates in professional education and quality and safety initiatives. The position may be filled by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, with qualifications specific to each pathway.

Requirements

• For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) from a practicing-state Board of Nursing-approved master’s program.
• For the Nurse Practitioner pathway: National Board Certification through an accredited association and Nurse Practitioner licensure in the practicing state.
• For the Physician Assistant pathway: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and a current Physician Assistant license.
• For the Physician Assistant pathway: PA-C or board eligible; ongoing successful NCCPA recertification as a PA-C is required within 90 days of hire.
• Drug Enforcement Agency licensure within 60 days of hire.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate, Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate, and Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Substitution provision: Four to ten years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Record patient medical histories and perform physical assessments; develop therapeutic care plans, order diagnostic tests, interpret results, plan discharges, and document care accurately.
• Communicate with attending physicians about plans of care and involve physicians in decisions beyond the clinician’s knowledge or scope; make diagnoses and institute appropriate therapy within the applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory, radiological, and other diagnostic studies to determine and implement treatment plans.
• Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education tailored to age, culture, and willingness to learn; explain health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommend community resources as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate EMR documentation to support medical coding and billing, and report pertinent information to the attending physician of record.
• Maintain mandatory professional continuing education and participate in patient safety, quality improvement, and patient engagement initiatives; maintain practice consistent with organizational and specialty-specific standards and privileges.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time