PA or ACNP, Staff or Senior - Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery

Location

4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Schedule

Three 12‑hour shifts per week, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., 7 days a week. Primary schedule is Monday‑Friday with rotating weekend/holiday coverage.

Position Overview

This full‑time role supports the Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery inpatient team. The position consists of approximately 90 % rounding in the hospital and 10 % work in the cardiothoracic surgery outpatient pre/post‑op clinic.

Department Details

The team includes a mix of 10 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) – Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners – covering inpatient cardiology/CT surgery services, an outpatient CT surgery clinic, and inpatient cardiology consults. The APPs collaborate with inpatient cardiologists and CT surgeons and serve as the primary care team for a variety of pediatric cardiology and pre/post‑operative cardiothoracic surgery diagnoses. The unit (7A) is a 21‑bed acuity‑adaptive unit housing acute‑care teams and CICU patients. Children’s Hospital is ranked in the top 10 on US News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” Honor Roll.

Pay

Staff Level Pay Range: $48.17 – $56.70 – $72.43 per hour (minimum, midpoint, maximum).

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
• Retirement program
• Paid time off and wellness programs
• Paid parental leave
• Competitive base, merit, and premium pay
• Sign‑on bonus (if applicable)

What You Can Bring to UPMC

• Commitment to UPMC’s mission of Life‑Changing Medicine
• Ability to set standards for care quality and level
• Independent judgment, communication, and collaboration in patient care
• Strong collaborative relationships with physicians, health‑care providers, patients, and families
• Dedication to community and professional development

What UPMC Can Offer You

• Career path with growth opportunities
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, vision, dental, life, disability)
• Retirement program
• Work‑life balance resources (PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave)
• Competitive compensation (base, merit, premium pay)
• Sign‑on bonus when applicable

Responsibilities

• Apply basic professional practice knowledge and skills appropriate for the practice setting.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in documentation.
• Demonstrate critical thinking in all areas of professional practice.
• Incorporate professional standards and health‑system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Formulate individualized plans of care.
• Seek opportunities to improve clinical practice and request guidance as needed.
• Build relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Identify ethical