PA or CRNP (ACNP), Staff or Senior - HVI Thoracic Surgery

Job Description

Join Our Team at UPMC : HVI Thoracic Surgery

UPMC's Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care) to join our Thoracic Surgery Team.

• Position : Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Location : Primarily UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, with additional coverage at times at other sites and clinics as needed.
• Schedule : 10-hour shifts 4 days a week, with one weekend every 2 months.
• Department Details : The Thoracic Surgery Division cares for patients with a wide range of disorders affecting the lungs and esophagus. Surgeons in this division are at the forefront of developing new minimally invasive surgical techniques and creating new approaches to care for patients with complex lung and foregut issues. APPs in this department are an integral part of the team from first diagnosis to the operating room to long term management and help to manage care in a variety of sites and situations.

Why UPMC HVI?

Join Us! If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of patients and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment, apply now!

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?

What Can UPMC Do for You?

Staff / Senior Level :

The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and a member of the care delivery team. The APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The APP has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The 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 APP encompasses the beginnings of leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The 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 APP begins to demonstrate 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 posted salary range is for the Senior level which requires three (3) or more years of APP experience.

Responsibilities :

Special Skills and Abilities Required

This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.

Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner ( CRNP) :

Physician Assistant (PA) :

Senior Level

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.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran