Physician Assistant, Staff - Orthopaedic Specilaists

About the position

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a Full-Time Physician Assistant to help support the Orthopaedic Specialists. This role will specialize in upper extremity shoulder and elbow, with a combination of OR and clinic days between Passavant and Bethel Park. The position is located at UPMC Passavant and Bethel Park Office, with hours from Monday to Friday during daylight. UPMC Orthopaedic Specialists was founded in 2013, and the team is highly skilled in advanced techniques and procedures. The role emphasizes the importance of contributing to UPMC's mission of Life Changing Medicine and setting standards for quality care.

Responsibilities

• 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 to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Formulates a plan of care that considers individual patient needs.
• Demonstrates initiative and seeks opportunities to improve clinical practice.
• Builds relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Identifies ethical situations within patient care and seeks assistance.
• Actively engages in clinical development of all members of the healthcare team.
• Requests opportunities to learn advanced professional practice techniques.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and identifies a plan for development.
• Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of research and its impact on practice.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves patient care.
• Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and health of the workplace.

Requirements

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and interact appropriately with patients.
• 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.
• Provide care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
• A graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the ARC-PA.
• Current state PA license certified by the NCCPA.
• Current CPR certification.
• Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 Clearances.

Nice-to-haves

• BS or MS candidate preferred.
• Experience as a physician assistant and/or in a clinical setting preferred.

Benefits

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