Highmark Health·Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania
The incumbent provides comprehensive, evidence-based patient care in an inpatient setting, including conducting rounds, performing assessments, and implementing treatment plans. They also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
Company: Allegheny Health Network
GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job is an integral part of the care delivery system working together to provide a healing environment, by placing our customers first. The incumbent provides specialty and critical care healthcare services primarily in an inpatient setting for 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. This role is utilized in areas which provide 24/7 coverage/shifts, specialty certification, advanced procedures with appropriate privileging, as required, off hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on call.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Provides comprehensive, evidence-based patient care for acute patients within an inpatient setting.
This includes conducting thorough daily rounds, performing advanced medical history and physical assessments, formulating, and implementing patient-centered treatment plans, interpreting diagnostic test results, and facilitating safe and effective discharge planning.(30%) Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies to determine patient treatment plans and establish medical diagnoses within the scope of practice.
Collaborates proactively with the attending physician and interdisciplinary team to develop and refine patient care plans.
Seeks physician consultation and guidance for clinical decisions that extend beyond the PA-C scope of practice or knowledge base, ensuring optimal patient safety and outcomes.(10%) Institutes emergency measures, treatment, and appropriate stabilization for acute patient situations, such as cardiac arrest, hemorrhage, or shock.(10%) Ensures appropriate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to support accurate medical coding and billing, and record and report pertinent information to the attending physician.
Ensures timely documentation of all patient encounters, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record, adhering to all regulatory and institutional standards for inpatient care of acute and chronic conditions.(10%) Facilitates seamless communication and coordination of patient care activities with patients, families, community health services, and the entire interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient experience.
Assesses the specific learning needs of patients and their families, delivering culturally sensitive and age-appropriate education regarding their condition, treatment plan, and self-care strategies to promote understanding and active participation in their recovery.(10%) Communicates effectively with the attending physician regarding the plan of care, involving them in clinical decision-making for issues outside the Physician Assistant's knowledge or scope of practice.(10%) Maintains mandatory professional continuing education and actively participate in patient safety, quality improvement processes, and patient engagement initiatives.(10%) Performs hospital rounds, accurately execute physician orders, and maintain professional practice consistent with organizational mission statements and specialty-specific privileges.(10%) Other duties as assigned or requested.
Required Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies Current PA Physician Assistant License PA-C or board eligible. Substitutions Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred 1 year of experience in Physician Assistant. Required MSN from the practicing State Board of Nursing Approved Master's Program National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), National Certification Corporation (NCC), or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) Practicing-state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Authority from the practicing state Within 60 days of hire Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure Within 60 days of hire CPR - American Heart Association ACLS certification Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
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Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a Master of Science in Nursing, along with relevant state licensure and board certification. Experience in an emergency or critical care setting is preferred, and the role requires various certifications including ACLS and CPR.
Market context
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