Physician Assistant - Hybrid Neurosurgery

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated, adaptable, and experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our busy and dynamic Neurosurgery practice. The ideal candidate will be an APP with a strong clinical foundation, excellent communication skills, and a passion for providing exceptional patient care. The APP will work collaboratively with our team of neurosurgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients with a wide range of neurological conditions. Responsibilities include managing patients within their scope of practice in outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings. Weekday and weekend call is required on a rotating basis with the other APP team members. Travel is required, at times, between Allegheny General Hospital, St. Clair Hospital, Canonsburg Hospital, Washington Hospitial, and our multiple office locations to cover inpatient hospital consults, operating room cases, and clinics. The position requires individuals who are self-motivated, possess a passion for patient care, and have a high attention to detail while working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Within the AHN neurosurgical department, you’ll be part of a subdivided, smaller team of APPs and Physicians who work cross-functionally in all locations; as such, you should be comfortable in such a setting. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the success of a growing practice and make a significant impact on the lives of our patients.
This role is an integral part of the care delivery system, prioritizing customer care to foster a healing environment. The incumbent provides specialty and critical care healthcare services within their Physician Assistant scope of practice, managing medical and/or procedural problems for specific populations. This includes addressing acute and chronic health conditions across various settings such as physician offices, non-acute facilities, and inpatient environments. The position adheres to applicable scope and standards of practice, as well as the organization's policies, values, and mission. Responsibilities may include specialty certification and advanced procedures with appropriate privileging. Depending on the specific role and setting, this position may require rotational coverage, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties, sometimes within a 24/7 coverage model.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Current PA Physician Assistant License
• PA-C or board eligible.
• Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C Within 90 days of hire
• Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure Within 60 days of hire
• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience in Physician Assistant in specialty or procedure-based setting

Responsibilities

• Facilitates effective diagnostic and emergency care for patients in both outpatient and acute inpatient settings.
• Proactively orders and interprets a comprehensive array of laboratory, advanced radiological, and specialized diagnostic studies to inform patient management.
• Independently institutes immediate emergency measures and stabilization techniques for acute patient situations, and ensures rapid communication with the attending physician or covering provider regarding any significant patient status changes or critical findings.
• Encompasses preparing and electronically prescribing a full range of medications, safely administering medications and injections; performing minor bedside surgical procedures; and executing complex specialty-specific procedures within specific environments.
• Actively coordinates complex care needs with patients, families, external community services, and the entire interdisciplinary team, initiating timely consultations with the attending physician for cases exceeding PA-C scope or requiring higher-level medical decision-making.
• Provides specialized care for patients in critical care and inpatient settings, ensuring all medical record documentation is accurate, complete, and timely to reflect the complexity of care provided in all environments.
• Educates patients and their families on health and illness prevention, medication, and treatment instructions, and recommend community resources as needed.
• Ensures seamless continuity of care and maintains highly effective communication across the entire care continuum, from outpatient visits to inpatient admissions and post-discharge follow-up.
• Conducting daily inpatient hospital rounds, meticulously documenting patient progress and care plans in both settings, and triaging patient calls and inquiries from the clinic.
• Institutes emergency measures, stabilize acute patient situations, perform hospital rounds, and communicate significant patient changes to the attending physician promptly.
• Engages in mandatory professional continuing education, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and ensure ongoing compliance with medical staff and organizational standards.
• Performs specialized procedures such as assisting in surgical procedures, interventional radiology, or fluoroscopic procedures under supervision, and contribute to the education of trainees and professional staff.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required, including specialty-specific procedures and expectations as stated with privileging and job agreement.

Benefits

• Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level