Physician Assistant Critical Care

As a Physician Assistant Critical Care at Highmark Health, you will join a team of dedicated healthcare professionals in providing high-quality, patient-centered care. You will need to possess the necessary knowledge and skills to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver excellent care to critical care patients.The successful candidate for this role will have completed an accredited physician assistant program and hold a valid license to practice as a physician assistant. You must also have at least one year of experience in critical care and be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).We are looking for a Physician Assistant Critical Care who is passionate about providing outstanding care to our patients and is dedicated to delivering compassionate, quality care. You must be a team player and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills so that you can work effectively with our healthcare team and our patients. You must also be able to stay organized and prioritize tasks as needed to ensure that patient care is delivered efficiently.

Responsibilities: -Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment -Assess, diagnose, and treat critical care patients -Identify and manage medical conditions and offer appropriate treatments -Evaluate and document patient progress -Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care -Communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues -Maintain accurate and timely patient records -Stay current on developments in the medical field and utilize new technologies to improve patient care -Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines -Maintain valid license to practice as a physician assistant -Maintain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Physician Assistant Critical Care in Pittsburgh, PA, USA is between $85,000 and $115,000. This range can vary depending on the experience of the physician assistant, the organization they are working for, and the city or region they are located in.

Highmark Inc. is among the largest health insurers in the United States and the fourth-largest Blue Cross and Blue Shield-affiliated company. Highmark and its diversified businesses and affiliates operate health insurance plans in Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia that serve 5.2 million members. Its diversified health businesses serve group customer and individual health needs across the United States through dental insurance, vision care and other related health businesses. Highmark is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies.