Physician Assistant - Express Care Casual Float
Allegheny Health Network · Pittsburgh, PA
Posted October 16, 2026
Allegheny General Hospital · 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, US, 15212
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
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 primary healthcare services for non-acute or 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. Work is performed in a physician office or offices dedicated to Primary Care, weekend, and on-call coverage on a rotational basis, as required.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides appropriate patient care to include recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering lab and diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, and providing accurate medical record documentation. Establishes presumptive diagnosis as defined in the written agreement between the PA-C and the supervising physician(s). ( 20%)
- 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 PA-C knowledge base or scope of practice. ( 15%)
- Provides monitoring and continuity of care and coordinates periodic evaluation by physicians as defined in the written agreement between the PA-C and the supervising physician(s). ( 15%)
- Prepares written prescription orders for drugs as defined in the written agreement between the PA-C and the supervising physician(s). ( 10%)
- Educates patients and family members regarding health and illness prevention, medication and treatment instructions, and recommends community resources as needed. Serves as clinical expert and acts as a clinical resource. (10%)
- Triages patient telephone calls, provides monitoring and continuity of care. (10%)
- Participates in, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies. (10%)
- May perform other duties such as manage outpatient concerns and any other duty specific to specialty. ( 10%)
Q UALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
- Current PA Physician Assistant License
- PA-C or board eligible.
Substitutions
- Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Employment Requirements:
- Ongoing successful recertification (NCCPA) as a PA-C within 90 days of hire
- Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure within 60 days of hire
- CPR - American Heart Association
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Employer
Allegheny Health Network
Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is an integrated health system serving western Pennsylvania and parts of New York, Ohio and West Virginia. Formed in 2013 and part of Highmark Health, AHN has 16 hospitals with 3,000 beds, more than 300 locations for care and 27,000+ employees, including 3,500+ physicians, residents and fellows.
Every year AHN cares for patients through 135,000+ hospital discharges and observations, 2.2 million outpatient registrations, 400,000+ emergency visits and 8,700+ births. Its network includes 9 surgical centers, 6 regional cancer centers and 6 Health + Wellness Pavilions, and AHN trains the next generation of clinicians in 11 residency and 17 fellowship programs.
AHN's patient-centered approach means coordinated health and wellness services and accountability to patients from start to finish. The network keeps investing in advanced technology, new facilities and easier access, so patients can get world-class care right in their own neighborhoods.