Physician Assistant, Staff - Maternal Fetal Medicine - Magee Womens Hospital

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant to support Maternal Fetal Medicine at Magee Womens Hospital. The role provides care for high-risk obstetric patients throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period. In the outpatient setting, the Physician Assistant conducts routine prenatal and postpartum visits and consultations for common pregnancy disorders, such as gestational diabetes. In the inpatient setting, the role includes rounding on postpartum patients on the MFM service and/or patients on the antepartum service, working with residents, fellows, other learners, and a multidisciplinary team. The Staff Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a member of the care delivery team and is responsible for helping set standards for the level and quality of care. The APP provides patient care under physician supervision and collaboration, using independent judgment, communication, and teamwork. The role includes developing collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families to support desired outcomes across the continuum of care. The APP also contributes to professional development, clinical learning, patient education, quality improvement, and a safe, supportive workplace. The department has five APPs, including an APP supervisor, and APPs report to an APP. The position is being added in response to the department’s growing needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, four 10-hour shifts. Candidates are placed according to their years and months of experience for employment purposes.

Requirements

Graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
Current state Physician Assistant license and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current CPR certification.
Act 34 Clearance.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, other providers, staff, departments, patients, and families.
Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment and handle multiple or changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care, along with good clinical judgment.
Critical-thinking skills sufficient to exercise and lead others in applying acceptable standards of practice.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree candidate preferred.
Experience as a Physician Assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient prenatal and postpartum visits and consultations for high-risk obstetric patients, including patients with routine disorders of pregnancy such as gestational diabetes.
Round on postpartum patients on the MFM service and/or patients on the antepartum service.
Manage and provide patient care for a group of patients and their families through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with the care team.
Formulate plans of care that consider individual patient needs and provide care according to department policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team, both verbally and in documentation.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education to support the episode of care.
Participate in clinical development, continuous learning, and professional development, including seeking feedback and learning opportunities.
Apply knowledge of research and evidence-based practice, and identify opportunities to improve clinical quality, patient safety, and satisfaction.
Support workplace safety, recognize ethical or cultural issues, and seek assistance when appropriate.
Make recommendations to improve clinical care and workplace health, participate in change initiatives, and build healthy relationships across disciplines.
Set priorities and support colleagues as an engaged member of the team.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assess patient data, and interpret age-specific care requirements.