PA or CRNP, Somerset Ear, Nose, and Throat

Somerset Health Services Inc is hiring a Full‑Time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to help support UPMC Somerset Ear, Nose, and Throat.

Hours: Monday‑Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Location: 348 Budfield St, Johnstown, PA 15904

Position Specifics: This is a new position being added to the practice to support the two long‑term physicians in the group. The APP will hold a completely independent patient panel working in collaboration with the physicians. The onboarding will consist of direct training with the two physicians to gain the necessary skill set for managing otolaryngology and allergy clinic patients. The position will provide support to the physicians through seeing established patients in follow up, following the established treatment plan of the physicians, as well as seeing some new patients as a broader skill set and comfort level is gained.

Department Details: The facility is located in the Richland area in a large, newer renovated building. The practice has two physicians and is looking to add an APP to enhance services and increase patient access. The clinic also has its own allergy clinic. Both the general ENT and allergy clinic are very busy, with each seeing over 1,000 patient visits per month.

• 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

• A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future
• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program
• Work‑life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave
• Competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay

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 for setting 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.

• Applies basic professional practice knowledge and skills appropriate for practice setting. Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation. Demonstrates critical thinking in all areas of professional practice. Learns to incorporate acceptable standards of professional practice as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. Formulates a plan of care that considers individual patient needs.
  
  Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice. Seeks guidance and asks questions to continuously improve professional practice. Builds relationships with patients, families,…