Physician Assistant, Senior or Staff - Interventional Radiology at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interventional Radiology, Inpatient Rounding, Consults, Case Coordination, Light Procedures, Outpatient Clinic Support, Patient Care, Collaboration, Leadership, Communication, Surgical Assessment, Professional Development, Teamwork, Healthcare, Patient Outcomes, Community Commitment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Our Interventional Radiology Team at UPMC! Are you a passionate Physician Assistant looking to make a significant impact in the field of Interventional Radiology? Join a growing academic Interventional Radiology department as part of a team of 18 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). This role includes inpatient rounding, consults, case coordination, light procedures, and outpatient clinic support - working closely with IR residents, fellows, and faculty in a teaching environment. Position Details: Schedule: Monday-Friday daylight Location: Presby, Shadyside, Magee, and Mercy Position Specifics: Prior experience preferred in radiology, experience with managing inpatients, consults/rounding, pre procedure/surgical assessment helpful Join Us! Become a part of a team that is committed to excellence in patient care and professional development. Apply now to start your journey with UPMC's Interventional Radiology department! Advanced Practice Provider: The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner 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. The posted salary range is for the Senior level which requires three (3) or more years of experience. 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 Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required Current CPR certification is required Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 clearances will be required Senior Level Minimum 3 years of experience or Completion of a post-graduate residency 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 be responsible for inpatient rounding, consults, case coordination, light procedures, and outpatient clinic support. They will work closely with IR residents, fellows, and faculty in a teaching environment.