Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Domain, Epilepsy Clinic

Pittsburgh

Thursday, 23 April 2026

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 in physician office(s) and non acute based settings with a focus on 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. Specialty certification, advanced procedures with appropriate privileging, weekend and oncall coverage on a rotational basis, as required. Econsults and telehealth could be included in the care provided. This role will involve travel to satellite offices 12 days/week. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Provides appropriate patient care to include recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, discharge planning and providing accurate medical record documentation for patients in physician office(s) and non acute based settings (20%)Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies appropriate for the patient's condition to determine and implement treatment plans. (10%)Makes medical diagnoses and institute appropriate therapy within the applicable scope and standards of practice. (10%) Institutes emergency measures, treatment, or appropriate stabilization in acute patient situations such as cardiac arrest, hemorrhage, or shock. (10%)Ensures appropriate understanding and timely documentation in the EMR to support accurate medical coding and billing, and record/report pertinent information to the attending physician of record. (10%)Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommend community resources as needed. (10%)Communicates effectively with the attending physician regarding the plan of care and involve them in clinical decisionmaking for any issues outside the Physician Assistant's knowledge base or scope of practice. (10%)Maintains mandatory professional continuing education, actively participate in patient safety, quality improvement, and patient engagement initiatives, and maintain professional practice consistent with organizational and advanced practice mission statements and specialtyspecific privileges. (10%)Specialty specific procedures and expectations as stated with privileging and job agreement. (10%)QUALIFICATIONS:Required. Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Current PA Physician Assistant License. Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure within 60 days of hire. PAC or board eligible. Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PAC within 90 days of hireCPR 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. 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)Practicingstate licensure as a Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Authority from the practicing state Within 60 days of hire. Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure Within 60 days of hireCPR 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. Preferred. Experience in Emergency or Critical Care 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 Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s 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.

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