Physician Assistant (Senior or Staff) Radiology

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Join a team of 17 highly experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), where you'll enjoy a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to become an expert in procedural skills within a dynamic academic research center. The position is for a Physician Assistant - Senior or Staff at UPMC Presbyterian, Shadyside, Magee, and Mercy. The working hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm in the Radiology - Abdominal/Interventional Radiology Divisions.

Requirements

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with the patients served.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs.
• Provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
• A graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) is required.
• Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
• BS or MS candidate is preferred.
• Completion of National Certification.
• ACLS or ITLS or NALS or PALS certification must meet AHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform US/Fluoro/CT guided procedures.
• Work in a procedural room (65% of the time), outpatient clinic (25% of the time), and inpatient clinic (10% of the time).
• Conduct patient workups and clinical assessments.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care.
• 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.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability.
• Exceptional retirement program.
• Work life balance including PTO, wellness programs, and paid parental leave.
• Competitive pay including base pay, merit, and premium pay.
• Sign-on Bonus available if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees