PA or CRNP, Northwest Hospitalist

UPMC Northwest is hiring a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to support the Hospitalist Department.

Hours: 7 days on, 7 days off - Five 12-hour shifts and Two 10-hour shifts

Location: UPMC Northwest

Position Specifics: The primary responsibility is hospital rounding.

Department Details: It is a very supportive work environment. We work closely with nursing staff, specialty departments, and discharge planning to provide high standards of patient care and safety. We see a diverse patient population with a wide variety of cases, offering rich clinical experience.

See what being an Advanced Practice Provider can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for you – it’s more than just a job!

• Contribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine
• Set standards for care quality and level within the care delivery team
• Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes
• Demonstrate a commitment to the community and your healthcare profession

• Offer a career path that provides relevant experience for current and future roles
• Provide health and welfare benefits such as medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, along with an exceptional retirement program
• Support work-life balance with PTO, wellness programs, and paid parental leave
• Offer competitive pay including base, merit, and premium pay
• Availability of sign-on bonus if applicable

The APP (Physician Assistant or CRNP) is part of the care team, responsible for setting care standards and providing patient care through supervision and collaboration with physicians. The role involves leadership, partnership, and supervision, establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The successful candidate will be placed based on experience levels.

The candidate's placement will consider years and months of experience for employment purposes.

• Apply professional knowledge and skills, communicate effectively, demonstrate critical thinking, and improve practice standards to enhance patient safety and satisfaction
• Engage in clinical development, seek feedback, and pursue ongoing learning and professional growth
• Understand research and evidence-based practice, participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Communicate clearly with the healthcare team, support safety, and consider cultural diversity
• Take accountability for professional development, participate in change initiatives, and support team collaboration