University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Staff or Senior Physician Assistant or Acute Care Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to support the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. This role will work out of UPMC Washington Hospital. We are unique where we give our APP’s expose to both the OR and OP clinic. They will run autonomous clinics along with their attendings. The APP will be working closely with our Sports Medicine division and will have expose to other specialties within our department. 

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 UPMC Can Do for You: 

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 importance 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

Staff Level: 

The Staff Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and a member of the care delivery team. The Staff APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Staff APP has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The Staff 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 Staff APP encompasses the beginnings of leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Staff 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 Staff APP begins to demonstrate a commitment to the community and to their healthcare profession.

Senior Level:
The Senior Professional Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners and a member of the care delivery team. The Senior Professional APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Senior Professional APP has responsibility and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The Senior Professional 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 Senior Professional APP encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Senior Professional 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 Senior Professional APP demonstrates 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.