Physician Assistant, Staff or Senior - UPP Emergency Medicine - Magee Womens Hospital

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a Full-time Staff or Senior Physician Assistant to support the Emergency Department at Magee Womens Hospital. Hours: Three 12-hour shifts Location: UPMC Magee Womens Hospital Position Specifics: Emergency Medicine APPs provide 24/7 coverage to the Emergency Department. Department Details: As one of the largest provider groups in Pennsylvania, UPMC Emergency Medicine enables health care professionals to efficiently and expertly address emergency medical situations. See what being an Advanced Practice Provider can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for Advanced Practice Providers – it’s more than just a job! What Can You Bring to UPMC? Contribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine Set the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery team Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession What Can UPMC Do for You? A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave Competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay Staff/Staff/Senior Level ED APP: The Physician Assistant (PA) Staff/Senior is responsible for providing patient care services in the Emergency Department. This includes evaluation and management of emergent patients and performing procedures as needed. The PA Staff/Senior is expected to follow established standards and practices when performing these duties. The Staff/Senior Professional APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Staff/Senior Professional APP has responsibility and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The Staff/Senior Professional APP manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Staff/Senior Professional APP encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Staff/Senior Professional APP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Staff/Senior Professional APP demonstrates a commitment to the community and to their healthcare profession.The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes. The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes.

Requirements

Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families
Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment
Handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment
Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care
Good clinical judgment
Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in application of acceptable standards of practice
Mobility and visual manual dexterity
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients
This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.
A graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) is required
Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required
Current CPR certification is required
Act 33 Clearance will be required
Act 73 Clearance will be required
Act 34 Clearance required
Minimum 3 years of experience or Completion of a post-graduate residency
The successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or a graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) program is required
Completion of National Certification
Must achieve a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual performance evaluation for consideration and to maintain status annually
Completion of an OAPP approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion into the position.
Must have department chair approval for promotion
ACLS or ITLS or NALS or PALS or ACLS or other certifications listed must meet AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
OAPP: If practicing in an outpatient or other non-inpatient setting, APPs can use one of the certifications above or use a business unit approved certification which is relevant, and value added to the practice setting.

Nice To Haves

BS or MS candidate is preferred
Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred
BSN, MSN preferred for CRNP, BS or MS preferred for PA

Responsibilities

Meets expectation of facilitating a face-to-face contact between patients and a physician, and a review of every patient chart by a physician
Patients per hour are at least 90%25 of the average benchmark based on site volume
Complies with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health)
Complete patient charts and prepare discharge instructions. Ensure all charting is thorough and complete for each patient. Ninety five percent of all charts must be completed before the end of shift. Any remaining charts are completed within 3 days of date of service.
Performs when necessary, routine procedures such as splinting, reductions, laceration repair, I&Ds etc.
Perform an appropriate history and physical examination based on the patient's presenting complaint. Document findings in the medical record.
Work with other APPs to ensure all shifts are covered in Emergency Department on a 24/7 basis.
Assess patient's condition quickly and concisely and determine the best course of treatment. This can include ordering appropriate laboratory or imaging studies, discussing patient with the Emergency Physician and/or referring patient to consultants.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with the patients served as specified below
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
Possess 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 their age-specific needs
Provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program
Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave
Competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay

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