Physician Assistant or ACNP, Staff or Senior, Ortho Care Hanover

About the role

UPMC Ortho Care-Hanover is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our orthopedic team. As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will contribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine by setting standards for care quality and collaborating across the care delivery team to achieve optimal outcomes and faster recovery for patients.

Responsibilities

• Apply professional practice knowledge and skills appropriate to the practice setting.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in documentation.
• Demonstrate critical thinking in all areas of professional practice.
• Incorporate acceptable standards of professional practice and health system goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Formulate individualized patient care plans.
• Demonstrate initiative and seek opportunities to improve clinical practice.
• Build relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Identify ethical situations and seek assistance as needed.
• Professionally accept assignments that gradually increase patient load and complexity.
• Engage in the clinical development of healthcare team members.
• Request opportunities to learn advanced professional practice techniques from senior team members.
• Seek, accept, and utilize performance feedback to improve practice.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for continuous learning and create a plan for ongoing development.
• Identify patient and family education needs and provide basic education to support the episode of care.
• Seek professional development through membership in a professional organization and/or regular reading of professional literature.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of research and its impact on practice.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
• Support safety in the workplace for patients and self.
• Demonstrate accountability for professional development that improves the quality of practice and patient care.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in clinical care and the health of the workplace.
• Welcome and participate in change initiatives.
• Lead by building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines.
• Set priorities and serve as an engaged team member supporting colleagues in service to patients and families.
• Provide care appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients across the lifespan.
• Assess patient status and interpret information to identify age-specific care requirements.

Requirements

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): Approved nurse practitioner program; BSN or MSN preferred; current state RN license and CRNP certification; national certification; eligible for Pennsylvania licensure and CRNP certification; current CPR certification; Act 33, 73, and 34 clearances.
• Physician Assistant (PA): Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA program; BS or MS preferred; current state PA license certified by NCCPA; current CPR certification; Act 33, 73, and 34 clearances.

Senior Level Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience or completion of a post-graduate residency.
• BSN or MSN preferred for CRNP; BS or MS preferred for PA.
• National certification required.
• Must achieve a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual evaluation to maintain status.
• Complete an OAPP-approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion.
• Department chair approval required for promotion.
• ACLS, ITLS, NALS, PALS, or other certifications meeting AHA standards within 30 days of hire.
• If practicing in an outpatient or non-inpatient setting, may use a business unit-approved certification relevant to the practice.

Special Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment.
• Handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities required for patient care.
• Good clinical judgment and leadership in applying standards of practice.
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Exceptional retirement program.
• Work-life balance through PTO, wellness programs, and paid parental leave.

Pay

Competitive pay including base pay, merit, and premium pay; sign-on bonus available where applicable.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, daylight hours with on-call responsibilities.