PA or CRNP (ACNP), Staff or Senior - UPMC Hamot Critical Care

About the Role

UPMC Hamot is seeking a full‑time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care) to join the Critical Care Medicine department. The APP will work a mix of day and night 12‑hour shifts, including weekends, and will receive training for advanced procedures such as intubation, central lines, and arterial lines. Prior ICU experience is strongly preferred.

Schedule

13 twelve‑hour shifts per month, rotating between 5 a.m.–5 p.m. and 5 p.m.–5 a.m. shifts. The schedule includes two weekends per month and an average of 2–3 night shifts per month.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic professional practice knowledge and skills appropriate for the critical care setting.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in documentation.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and incorporate professional standards, unit goals, and health‑system objectives to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Formulate individualized plans of care and provide patient education.
• Seek guidance, feedback, and continuous learning opportunities to improve practice.
• Build collaborative relationships with physicians, other providers, patients, and families.
• Identify ethical situations and seek assistance as needed.
• Gradually assume increasing patient load and complexity.
• Participate in clinical development of the healthcare team and engage in task forces or quality‑improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and apply department policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional accountability, support workplace safety, and contribute to a positive work environment.

Requirements

• Current state license (RN for CRNP or PA for PA) and appropriate national certification (CRNP certification or NCCPA certification).
• Completion of an approved nurse practitioner program (CRNP) or an ARC‑PA accredited physician assistant program (PA).
• Current CPR certification.
• Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 clearances.

Qualifications

• BSN and MSN preferred for CRNP; BS or MS preferred for PA.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience for senior‑level candidates, or completion of a post‑graduate residency.
• Previous ICU experience strongly preferred.
• Successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with physicians, executives, staff, patients, and families.
• Effective work in a complex environment with multiple/changing priorities.
• Critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities related to patient care.
• Good clinical judgment and mobility, visual‑manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
• Awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and professional impairment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Exceptional retirement program.
• PTO, wellness programs, and paid parental leave.
• Work‑life balance support.

Pay

Competitive compensation including base pay, merit increases, and premium pay.