Highmark Health·Monroeville, Pennsylvania
The Advanced Practice Provider will provide patient care, including medical history assessments, care plan development, and diagnostic test interpretation. They will also participate in quality improvement initiatives and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Company: Allegheny Health Network
GENERAL OVERVIEW: The Advanced Practice Provider Residency Program is a year-long integrated learning experience for new graduate nurse practitioners and physician assistants during their transition from academia to clinical application. Program participants will have dedicated didactic and procedural education that coincides with their specialty department. Program participants will perform essential skills within their scope of practice to care fo patients under preceptor Physician or Advanced Practice Provider supervision to allow the participant an opportunity to gain experiences and integrate their learning. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides appropriate patient care to include recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, discharge planning and providing accurate medical record documentation for patient assignment. (40%) Participates, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives. Develops educational presentations for other members of the healthcare team. (10%) Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient, family, community health services and interdisciplinary team. Involves attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision-making of any issues that are outside the APP knowledge-base or scope of practice. (15%) Competently perform advanced diagnostic and/or therapeutic interventions appropriate to their scope of practice as outlined on their network practice agreement (20%) Participates in educational seminars, grand rounds, and other didactic learning necessary to perform in their specialty role. (15%) Other duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited program and certified by National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) OR graduate from a PA State Board of Nursing Approved Master’s or Post-Master’s program PA Physician Assistant License and on-going successful re-certification as PA-C (NCCPA) OR Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). and on-going successful re-certification Certified Nurse Practitioner License (AANP or ANCC) Preferred 1 years with Microsoft Word and Excel 1 years with electronic medical records Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification Additional Employment Requirements: CPR – American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate 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.
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.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, primary care residency and fellowship roles for advanced practice providers are often competitive because employers look for candidates who already meet licensure, certification, and clearance requirements. These positions can attract applicants with strong clinical training and a clear interest in team-based outpatient care. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you time when comparing roles. Before applying, confirm your ARC-PA or nursing program credentials, current licensure, NCCPA or NP certification, and required background clearances.