Physician Assistant - Hybrid - Urogynecology and Minimally Gynecological Surgery

Highmark Health•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides specialty and critical care healthcare services within the PA scope of practice, managing medical and procedural problems for specific patient populations in outpatient, non-acute, and inpatient settings. This role is based in the operating room, primarily at West Penn and Wexford, with possible travel to other locations for coverage. The position follows applicable practice standards and organizational policies, values, and mission, and may include specialty certification and advanced procedures with appropriate privileging. Depending on the role and setting, the position may require rotational coverage, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties, potentially within a 24/7 coverage model. The PA facilitates diagnosis and emergency care, coordinates complex care, provides patient and family education, documents care, performs procedures, supports continuity across care settings, and participates in professional education and quality improvement.

Requirements

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
Current PA Physician Assistant License.
PA-C or board eligible.
Four to ten years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is listed under substitutions.
Ongoing successful NCCPA recertification as a PA-C 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.
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Physician Assistant in a specialty or procedure-based setting.

Responsibilities

Facilitate diagnostic and emergency care in outpatient and acute inpatient settings; order and interpret laboratory, radiological, and specialized diagnostic studies; stabilize acute situations; and promptly communicate significant changes or critical findings to the attending physician or covering provider.
Prepare and electronically prescribe medications, administer medications and injections safely, perform minor bedside surgical procedures, and execute complex specialty-specific procedures within the assigned environment.
Coordinate complex care with patients, families, community services, and interdisciplinary teams; consult the attending physician when care exceeds the PA-C scope or requires higher-level medical decision-making.
Provide specialized care in critical care and inpatient settings, maintaining accurate, complete, and timely medical records.
Educate patients and families about health prevention, medications, and treatment instructions, and recommend community resources as appropriate.
Support continuity of care and communication across outpatient visits, inpatient admissions, and post-discharge follow-up; this may include daily inpatient rounds, documenting progress and care plans, and triaging clinic calls and inquiries.
Perform emergency stabilization, hospital rounds, and timely communication of significant patient changes to the attending physician.
Complete required professional continuing education, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and maintain compliance with medical staff and organizational standards.
Assist with surgical, interventional radiology, or fluoroscopic procedures under supervision, and contribute to the education of trainees and professional staff.
Perform other assigned or required duties, including specialty-specific procedures and expectations stated in privileging and the job agreement.