PA or CRNP (ACNP), UPMC Regional Orthopaedics

Job Description

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Acute Care Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to help support UPMC Regional Orthopaedics.

Hours : Monday-Friday daylight

Location : New Castle, PA

Position Specifics : Ability to first assist in the OR and manage a clinic schedule for return, post-op and some new patients.  Ability to round on inpatients and assess orthopedic patients in the ED.

Department Details : The team of UPMC Regional Orthopaedics serves the communities of Lawrence and Mercer counties with high-quality orthopedics and rheumatology care.  Six orthopedic surgeons, along with top-of-license orthopedic APPs, provide services such as joint replacements, hand / UE care, sports medicine and management of other orthopedic injuries and conditions.

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?

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.

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) :

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran