Supervisor, PA or CRNP - Hamot Neurosurgery and Neurointervention

UPMC•Erie, PA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Hamot Neurosurgery and Neurointervention is hiring a Full-Time Supervisor (Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner) to join our team! The ideal candidate has prior APP managerial experience, and 3 years experience in Neurosurgery. This is a great opportunity for an APP Supervisor looking to work with a team of up-and-coming physicians, and those interested in neurointervention, on a team of multi-skilled providers. Our team of surgeons and neurointerventional radiologists (NIRs) works closely with each other to offer expert neurologic care. We treat a wide range of nervous system conditions — from stroke and spine trauma to aneurysms and tumors. We specialize in: Brain tumor removal, Complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, Nerve surgery and Pain treatment. Advanced Practice Providers at UPMC have a career path that provides them with the right experience to be successful in the position they want to obtain now and, in the future. UPMC offers health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program. We also support work-life balance with PTO, wellness programs, and paid parental leave. We offer competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay. A sign-on bonus is available if applicable.

Requirements

Master's degree required
5 years as a certified nurse practitioner, physician assistant or relevant managerial experience required (at least 3 of the 5 years from APP experience)
3 years experience in the department specialty preferred
PA: A graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) is required.
CRNP: The successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program is required.
This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.
CRNP: National certification, eligible for licensure by board of nursing for the practicing state, eligible for certification as a CRNP by the practicing state's board of nursing.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Nice To Haves

prior APP managerial experience
3 years experience in Neurosurgery
3 years experience in the department specialty

Responsibilities

Organize and oversee staffing of clinical sites with attending physician and Director of Operations.
Liaison for all mid level providers for each site. This would include communication to the division management and physicians on behalf of the mid level providers, as well as communication to the MLP's from management.
Act as a liaison to and preceptor for PA and CRNP students.
Perform those duties outlined in the Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Practitioner job description.
Implements, maintains, monitors, and communicates Human Resources policies pertaining to PA's and CRNP's.
Assist staff in preparation of conferences.
Provides departmental leadership to direct, supervise, and manage daily activities of the PA's and CRNP's; completes annual performance evaluations in conjunction with support staff.
Facilitate training of staff for all PA's and CRNP's.
Oversee staff adherence to compliance requirements including documentation, coding, licensure, internal and external audits, compliance and safety training (OSHA).
Participates in recruitment, evaluation, and management of PA and CRNP employees.
Troubleshoot problems in clinical areas. Work in conjunction with clinical staff to resolve issues.
Primary contact for patient complaints or other clinical issues on behalf of the physician in his/her absence.