Physician Assistant - Hybrid CT/Cardiovascular Surgery

Highmark Inc

Erie, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), CPR Certification, Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgery, Cardiovascular, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Computer Security, Corporate Policies, Critical Care, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Emergency Care, English Language, Establish Priorities, Facebook, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Laws and Regulations, Government, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Insurance, Healthcare, Hospital, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Injections, Internet Security, Legal Standards, Licensing Compliance, LinkedIn, Maintain Compliance, Medical Office, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Outpatient Care, Patient Admissions, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physician Assistant, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Radiology, Sales, Security Policy, State Laws and Regulations, Surgical Procedures, Time Management, Twitter, YouTube
LOCATION
Erie, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Erie, PA 16502 2315 Myrtle St Company: Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

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 organizations 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.

ESSENTIAL 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 recommends 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.

Institutes emergency measures, stabilizes acute patient situations, performs hospital rounds, and communicates significant patient changes to the attending physician promptly.

Engages in mandatory professional continuing education, participates in quality improvement initiatives, and ensures 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 contributes 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

  • Masters 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
  • ACLS Certification
  • CPR - American Heart Association
  • 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 of experience in Physician Assistant in a specialty or procedure-based setting

Disclaimer:

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement:

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Companys Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employees responsibility to comply with the companys Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. 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.

We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.

For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org.

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Job category: Direct Patient Care Providers Position Type: Full Time Posted: 2026-02-06T20:60.1468020000 Locations: Erie, PA 16502 2315 Myrtle St Line of Business: Entity Recruiter: Hiring Manager Experience Level: Job Family: Physician Assistant-AHN Req ID: J276523

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About the Company

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Highmark Inc

Highmark provides millions of people with the security of quality health insurance

Our history of helping families and companies with their health insurance needs dates to the 1930s, when our predecessor companies were established to help Pennsylvania's residents pay for health care.

Highmark was created in 1996 by the consolidation of two Pennsylvania licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association — Pennsylvania Blue Shield (now Highmark Blue Shield) and Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania (now Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield). We are now one of the largest health insurers in the United States.

Highmark's officers and board of directors set the company's strategic direction and corporate policies. They are guided by our mission, vision and values.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1996
WEBSITE
https://www.highmark.com/hmk2/index.shtml