CRNP or PA, Staff or Senior (Womancare Associates)

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to support Womancare Associates in Mars, PA. Hours are Monday-Friday daylight hours with one evening shift per month from 12pm-7pm. The position is primarily outpatient OBGYN in Mars, PA, with some travel to offices in Sewickley, PA and on the Passavant Hospital campus.

We are a high-volume OBGYN practice with five offices north of Pittsburgh, staffed by a mix of MDs, CNMs, and APPs with strong interprofessional collaboration.

About the Role

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 sets standards for the level and quality of care, manages patient care activities, and collaborates with physicians and other healthcare providers. The role includes leadership, partnership, and supervision responsibilities, with a focus on achieving desired patient outcomes and demonstrating a commitment to the community and healthcare profession.

Responsibilities

• Applies basic professional practice knowledge and skills appropriate for the practice setting.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in all areas of professional practice.
• Incorporates acceptable standards of professional practice and business unit/health system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Formulates a plan of care considering individual patient needs.
• Demonstrates initiative and seeks opportunities to improve clinical practice.
• Seeks guidance and asks questions to continuously improve professional practice.
• Builds relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance.
• Professionally accepts assignments that gradually increase patient load and complexity.
• Actively engages in the clinical development of all members of the healthcare team.
• Requests opportunities to learn advanced professional practice techniques from senior team members.
• Seeks, accepts, and utilizes performance feedback as a learning opportunity.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and creates a plan for ongoing development.
• Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education.
• Seeks professional development through membership in professional organizations and reading literature.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of research and its impact on practice.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in the clinical area.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
• Supports safety in the workplace for patients and self.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves practice and patient care quality.
• Makes recommendations for clinical care and workplace improvements and participates in change initiatives.
• Leads by building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines.
• Sets priorities and serves as an engaged team member.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles over the life span.
• Assesses data reflective of patient status and interprets information needed to meet age-specific needs.
• Provides care as described in department policy and procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, staff, departments, patients, and families.
• Ability to work productively in a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.
• Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
• Good clinical judgment and critical thinking skills to lead others in applying standards of practice.
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

Qualifications

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)

• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience preferred.
• Current state RN license and CRNP certification required.
• National certification, eligible for licensure by Pennsylvania Board of Nursing, and certification as a CRNP by Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Act 34 Clearance required.

Physician Assistant (PA)

• Graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• BS or MS preferred.
• Experience as a physician assistant and/or in a clinical setting preferred.
• Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Act 34 Clearance required.

Senior Level

• Minimum 3 years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency.
• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program or a graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by ARC-PA.
• BSN or MSN preferred for CRNP; BS or MS preferred for PA.
• Completion of national certification.
• Must achieve a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual performance evaluation for consideration and to maintain status annually.
• Completion of an OAPP-approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion into the position (department chair approval required).
• ACLS, ITLS, NALS, PALS, or other AHA-standard certifications (including didactic and skills components) within 30 days of hire. For outpatient settings, a business unit-approved certification relevant to the practice may be used.

Benefits

• A career path providing experience for current and future positions.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Exceptional retirement program.
• Work-life balance support: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave.
• Competitive pay including base pay, merit, and premium pay.

Schedule

Monday-Friday daylight hours with one evening shift per month from 12pm-7pm.

Pay

Competitive pay for the work performed, including base pay, merit, and premium pay. The pay range listed reflects the Senior title.