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Highmark Health

Physician Assistant – Cardiovascular Institute

Highmark Health

Physician Assistant delivering cardiovascular specialty and critical care at Allegheny Health Network. Managing diagnostics, procedures, inpatient care, and continuity across clinical settings.

Posted 9/8/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in diagnostic and emergency care, including the ability to order and interpret advanced diagnostic studies, perform minor surgical procedures, and provide specialized critical care. Strong commitment to patient education, interdisciplinary coordination, and compliance with medical regulations and standards.

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Master's Degree In Physician Assistant StudiesCurrent PA Physician Assistant LicenseACLS CertificationNCCPA RecertificationDrug Enforcement Agency Licensure

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Hard Skills
Diagnostic CareEmergency CareMedication AdministrationSurgical ProceduresPatient EducationMedical Record DocumentationInterdisciplinary CoordinationLaboratory InterpretationAdvanced Radiological StudiesStabilization Techniques
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationPatient AdvocacyTeamworkEducation
Certifications & Qualifications
ACLS CertificationCPR - American Heart AssociationAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Industry Keywords
HIPAA ComplianceData Security GuidelinesQuality Improvement InitiativesContinuity Of CareInpatient Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Facilitate diagnostic and emergency care for patients in outpatient and acute inpatient settings
  • Order and interpret laboratory, advanced radiological, and specialized diagnostic studies
  • Institute emergency measures and stabilization techniques for acute patient situations
  • Prepare and electronically prescribe medications; administer medications and injections
  • Perform minor bedside surgical procedures and complex specialty-specific procedures
  • Coordinate complex care with patients, families, community services, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Consult attending physicians for cases exceeding PA-C scope or requiring higher-level medical decision-making
  • Provide specialized critical care and inpatient care
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and timely medical record documentation
  • Educate patients and families on prevention, medication, and treatment instructions
  • Ensure continuity of care across outpatient visits, inpatient admissions, and post-discharge follow-up
  • Conduct daily inpatient hospital rounds and triage clinic calls and inquiries
  • Assist with surgical, interventional radiology, and fluoroscopic procedures under supervision
  • Contribute to trainee and professional staff education
  • Participate in continuing education and quality improvement initiatives
  • Perform other assigned specialty-specific duties under privileging and job agreement

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies
  • Current PA Physician Assistant License
  • PA-C or board eligible
  • Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 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
  • Compliance with HIPAA, data security guidelines, company policies, applicable laws, and training requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Professional continuing education
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Ongoing successful recertification support/requirement as a PA-C
  • Specialty certification and advanced procedures with appropriate privileging
  • Full-time employment