Supervisor, PA or CRNP - Hamot Neurosurgery and Neurointervention

About the role

This is a great opportunity for an APP Supervisor looking to work with a team of up-and-coming physicians, and those interested in neurointervention, on a team of multi-skilled providers. Our team of surgeons and neurointerventional radiologists (NIRs) works closely with each other to offer expert neurologic care. We treat a wide range of nervous system conditions — from stroke and spine trauma to aneurysms and tumors. We specialize in: Brain tumor removal, Complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, Nerve surgery and Pain treatment.

Responsibilities

• Organize and oversee staffing of clinical sites with attending physician and Director of Operations.
• Liaison for all mid level providers for each site.
• Act as a liaison to and preceptor for PA and CRNP students.
• Perform those duties outlined in the Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Practitioner job description.
• Implements, maintains, monitors, and communicates Human Resources policies pertaining to PA's and CRNP's.
• Assist staff in preparation of conferences.
• Provides departmental leadership to direct, supervise, and manage daily activities of the PA's and CRNP's; completes annual performance evaluations in conjunction with support staff.
• Facilitate training of staff for all PA's and CRNP's.
• Oversee staff adherence to compliance requirements including documentation, coding, licensure, internal and external audits, compliance and safety training (OSHA).
• Participates in recruitment, evaluation, and management of PA and CRNP employees.
• Troubleshoot problems in clinical areas.
• Work in conjunction with clinical staff to resolve issues.
• Primary contact for patient complaints or other clinical issues on behalf of the physician in his/her absence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required
• 5 years as a certified nurse practitioner, physician assistant or relevant managerial experience required (at least 3 of the 5 years from APP experience)
• 3 years experience in the department specialty preferred
• PA: A graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) is required.
• CRNP: The successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program is required.

Skills and Certifications

• CRNP: National certification, eligible for licensure by board of nursing for the practicing state, eligible for certification as a CRNP by the practicing state's board of nursing.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

Benefits

• A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future
• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program
• Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave
• Competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay
• Sign-on Bonus available if applicable

Schedule

Hours: 7 AM - 3:30 PM, Some On Call and Weekends Required

Location: UPMC Hamot Heart Institute- 120 East 2nd St, 16507, Erie PA