Physician Assistant - Ophthalmology at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Critical Thinking, Communication, Patient Care, Clinical Judgment, Team Collaboration, Professional Development, Ethical Decision Making, Time Management, Mobility, Visual Manual Dexterity, Problem Solving, Patient Education, Cultural Awareness, Leadership, Quality Improvement, Research Knowledge

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Physician Assistant - Ophthalmology Are you a Physician Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity in Ophthalmology? Join the UPMC Vision Institute - Department of Ophthalmology. Location: UPMC Mercy Pavilion and UPMC Presbyterian. Some possible travel to additional sites may be required. Schedule: Full-Time. Four 10-hour shifts per week (Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday) after orientation. Mainly daylight but some evening shifts and one weekend daylight per month. Details: Both impatient rounding and outpatient clinics. Flex position with a structured and consistent schedule to provide additional dedicated and comprehensive physician assistant coverage. Why Choose UPMC Vision Institute? Innovation in Practice: We are one of the few ophthalmic practices nationwide that employe APPs as an integral part of our team. To provide the best patient care possible and to give you the tools and support needed, you will participate in a 6-month comprehensive clinical training in ophthalmology. This training includes both hands on and didactive teaching with rotations in ophthalmology sub-specialties and mentorship from our physicians. Expanding and Unique Services: The UPMC Urgent Eye Care Clinic is Pittsburgh's first facility dedicated to specialist care for eye injuries that require immediate attention. It offers comprehensive ophthalmology services, including specialized care for the cornea, retina, optic nerve, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmological, and orbital disorders. Gowing team of over 10 APPs providing inpatient and outpatient ophthalmology care. Join this exciting and growing service line! Career Advancement: At UPMC Vision Institute, we support the APP Career Ladder and growth within the department. Advanced Practice Provider - Physician Assistant: The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Physician Assistant and a member of the care delivery team. The APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The APP has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The APP manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The role of the APP encompasses the beginnings of leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The APP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The APP begins to demonstrate a commitment to the community and to their healthcare profession. The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes. Responsibilities: Applies basic professional practice knowledge and skills appropriate for practice setting. Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation. Demonstrates critical thinking in all areas of professional practice. Learns to incorporate acceptable standards of professional practice as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. Formulates a plan of care that considers individual patient needs. Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal 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 within patient care or within the workplace and seeks assistance. Professionally accepts assignments that gradually increase patient load and complexity. Actively engages in clinical development of all members of the healthcare team. Requests opportunities to learn advanced professional practice techniques from senior healthcare team members. Seeks, accepts, and utilizes performance feedback from peers, preceptors, and unit/department Leaders as a learning opportunity and to improve practice. Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and identifies and creates a plan for the continuation of learning and development. Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education to support the episode of care. Seeks professional development and involvement through membership in a professional organization and/or reading professional literature on a regular basis. Demonstrates a basic knowledge of research, how it affects practice and who/what resources are available to assist with evidence-based practice by asking questions, demonstrating interest, participating in journal clubs. Clinical practice demonstrates knowledge of how quality and innovation impacts patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical quality outcomes. Identifies opportunities for improvement in the clinical area. Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Begins to demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace. Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace and welcomes and participates in change initiatives. Leads by investing and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines. Shows the ability to set priorities. Begins to serve as an engaged member of a team supporting colleagues in service to patients and families and may participate in task forces or other initiatives. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with the patients served as specified below Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs Provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures Special Skills and Abilities Required 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 as related to various aspects of patient care Good clinical judgment Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in application of acceptable standards of practice Mobility and visual manual dexterity Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice. Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances Physician Assistant (PA): A graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) is required BS or MS candidate is preferred Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required Current CPR certification is required Act 33 Clearance will be required Act 73 Clearance will be required Act 34 Clearance required Senior Level Minimum 3 years of experience or Completion of a post-graduate residency The successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or a graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) program is required BSN, 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. Must have department chair approval for promotion ACLS or ITLS or NALS or PALS or ACLS or other certifications listed must meet AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. OAPP: If practicing in an outpatient or other non-inpatient setting, APPs can use one of the certifications above or use a business unit approved certification which is relevant, and value added to the practice setting. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will apply professional practice knowledge and skills to manage and provide patient care activities, collaborating with physicians and healthcare team members. Responsibilities include formulating care plans, engaging in clinical development, and demonstrating critical thinking in patient care.