University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a part-time Physician Assistant or Acute Care Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to support UPMC Center for Community Hospital Medicine at UPMC East. The Hospitalist Specialist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and a member of the care delivery team. The Hospitalist APP Specialist has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The Hospitalist APP Specialist manages and provides patient care activities for a group of hospitalized patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The Hospitalist APP Specialist 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. 

Where You’ll Work: 

150-bed, open ICU and 46 ED bed community hospital. Flexible 10-hour shift schedule  Total of 4-day APPs, no night coverage. 

Daily workflow: 

APP is primarily responsible for admissions. Collaborate and staff patients with rounding physicians.  Autonomy with strong support and mentorship as needed. Practice to the top of your license, independently evaluate and manage your patients

Perks:

Performance Incentives  Comprehensive 40-day training program and continued support  End of training assessment tool to evaluate the APP’s readiness to practice. Mentorship assignment at the end of training to promote professional growth.