Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Domain (A) Part-Time - Hospitalist

Job Title

Physician Assistant

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

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.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies.
• Institutes emergency measures, treatment, and appropriate stabilization for acute patient situations.
• Ensures appropriate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Facilitates seamless communication and coordination of patient care activities.
• Communicates effectively with the attending physician regarding the plan of care.
• Maintains mandatory professional continuing education and actively participate in patient safety, quality improvement processes, and patient engagement initiatives.
• Performs hospital rounds, accurately execute physician orders, and maintain professional practice consistent with organizational mission statements and specialty-specific privileges.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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
• ACLS Certification
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Substitutions:

• Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• 1 year with Physician Assistant