Physician Assistant, Staff or Senior - Magee-Womens Surgical Associates

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•$48 - $72•Onsite

About The Position

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant to support UPMC Magee-Womens Surgical Associates, Breast Surgical Oncology. The PA will primarily participate in post-operative management, typically 1–3 years after surgical care, including follow-up diagnostic testing, education, and support through the survivorship program. The PA may also assist in the operating room and provide care and coordination in the perioperative space. The department includes 10 surgeons practicing at Magee and community locations. It provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and collaboration with specialists. The role is part of the care delivery team and provides patient care under physician supervision and in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience. The position is based at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, with travel to offices in Cranberry and Monroeville. The schedule is five 8-hour shifts, with no on-call or weekend work.

Requirements

Graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
Current state PA license and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current CPR certification.
Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 clearances are required.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and families and with clinical, administrative, and support colleagues.
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment and handle multiple or changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Critical-thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and clinical-judgment abilities.
Mobility and visual-manual dexterity; physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning patients.
Successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the business unit practice.
For Senior Level: at least 3 years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency.
For Senior Level: completion of national certification.
For Senior Level: achieve and maintain a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on the annual performance evaluation.
For Senior Level: complete an OAPP-approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion into the position.
For Senior Level: department chair approval is required for promotion.
For Senior Level: applicable ACLS, ITLS, NALS, PALS, or other listed certification must meet AHA standards, including didactic and skills-demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
For Senior Level practicing in an outpatient or other non-inpatient setting, an approved certification may be used if it is relevant and adds value to the practice setting.

Nice To Haves

BS or MS degree preferred for Physician Assistants.
Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
For Senior Level: BS or MS preferred for Physician Assistants; BSN or MSN preferred for Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners.

Responsibilities

Provide and manage patient care activities for patients and their families, using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with the care team.
Participate primarily in post-operative management, including follow-up diagnostic testing, education, and survivorship support.
May assist in the operating room and provide care and coordination in the perioperative space.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families to support desired patient outcomes.
Formulate plans of care that consider individual patient needs and provide care according to department policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team, both verbally and in documentation.
Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education related to the episode of care.
Apply critical thinking and professional practice standards to support patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Engage in clinical development, seek feedback and learning opportunities, and pursue ongoing professional development.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical care and the workplace, participate in change initiatives, and support healthy relationships among colleagues and disciplines.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assess patient-status data, and interpret information relevant to age-specific needs.
Set priorities and contribute as a team member in service to patients and families.