Job Description
Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner OpportunitySupport patients in a busy Urology practice with 1 physician, 1 APP, 3 clinical staff, and 1 surgery schedulerWork primarily in the outpatient clinic but also round at UPMC Hamot every 3rd weekSet the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery teamProvide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team membersEstablish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of careA career path that provides the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the futureHealth and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement programWork life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leaveCompetitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium payThe Staff Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. They have responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician.Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the patients served as specified belowDemonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life spanPossess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needsProvide the care needs as described in the department policy and proceduresSpecial Skills and Abilities Required:Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/familiesAbility to work productively and effectively within a complex environmentHandle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipmentCritical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient careGood clinical judgmentCritical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in application of acceptable standards of practiceMobility and visual manual dexterityPhysical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patientsThis position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances:PA: A graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) is required. BS or MS candidate is preferred. Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required. Current CPR certification is required.CRNP: The successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required. BSN, MSN is preferred. Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred. Current state RN license and CRNP certification are required. National certification, eligible for licensure by Pennsylvania board of nursing, eligible for certification as a CRNP by Pennsylvania state board of nursing. Current CPR certification is required.UPMC has a Center for Engagement and Inclusions that is charged with executing leading-edge and next- generation diversity strategies to advance the organization's diversity management capability and its national presence as a diversity leader.UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran