Advanced Practice Provider: Physician Assistant/Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Allegheny County is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider: Physician Assistant/Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. This full-time role focuses on treating patients with STIs/HIV, requiring strong clinical skills and a collaborative approach with public health physicians. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and licenses, and be prepared to work independently while adhering to established medical protocols. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing professional growth and public service.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Medical coverage

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program or Master's in Nursing.
• Possession of a current Pennsylvania license as a Physician Assistant or Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical diagnosis and physical assessments.
• Provides health counseling and clinical supervision.
• Writes prescriptions and administers medications.

Skills

Patient Care

Health Education

Teamwork

Education

Physician Assistant Program

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider: Physician Assistant/Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

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Salary: Hourly: $45.67 || Annually: $95,000.00

How To Apply

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from a Physician Assistant Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant
  
  

AND

• A current Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
  
  

OR

• A master's degree in nursing from a college or university program accredited by the National League for Nursing
  
  

AND

• Possession of a current license from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing as a registered nurse
  
  

AND

• Possession of Certification as a registered Nurse Practitioner Certification (CRNP) in an area of specialty from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
  
  

Education & School Transcripts

If you are claiming education to meet minimum requirements or as a part of your application, including supplemental questions, you must submit or attach a copy of your official college transcripts for your claim to be accepted. Unofficial Transcripts will not be accepted.

Condition of Employment

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.

Employment Type

• Full-time, Mid-Senior Level
  
  

Grant funded positions are contingent upon grant funding

Relevant Experience

You will receive a score based on the experience you report on your application for employment. It is therefore important that you provide complete and accurate information. Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower than deserved score or disqualification. Call our Office of Human Resource Management if you have any questions.

Who is Eligible

Applications will be accepted from certified Merit System employees of the Allegheny County Health Department and outside candidates who possess the experience and training listed in this announcement and who are capable of performing the duties of this position.

How to Apply

Please visit our website for an online application form and job announcement. Any additional information should be emailed to the ACHD Human Resources Department.

Weights

• Minimum Requirements: 25%
• Relevant Experience: 35%
• Supplemental Questions: 40%
  
  

Supplemental Questions

Please be prepared to answer the following questions. You may upload as a Word document answers to the supplemental questions in the “Upload Page” of the application. Make sure to note “See attached” after the statement on the application form if you are attaching a separate document. If you are unable to upload the document, email to ACHD Human Resources Department.

• Describe your experience providing culturally appropriate medical treatment to marginalized populations (i.e. homeless, IVDU, LGBTQ+, minorities, etc.)?
• Describe your experience providing HIV/STI treatment, diagnosis, and counseling?
• Describe your experience in writing clinical protocols and procedures.
• Please discuss how you used evidence-based practices within a clinical or community settings to improve health outcomes of patients?
  
  

Allegheny County Civil Service Employees (Non-ACHD)

Regular or probationary employees of County Departments currently in this classification, hired under a State Civil Service System, who apply for this position will not be considered as Open Competitive applicants. Those employees selected for transfer to the Allegheny County Health Department will be considered to have resigned their Civil Service status from the Department in which they are currently working and will be required to complete a probationary period with the Health Department.

This announcement may be modified, amended or canceled by the Allegheny County Health Department at any time.

Purpose

To establish open competitive and promotional eligible lists for use in making merit system appointments in the Allegheny County Health Department. The list will contain the names of successful candidates ranked in the order of final earned ratings. The list will be in effect for one (1) year unless previously exhausted or superseded.

In the ranking, open competitive applicants qualifying for Veteran’s Preference receive an additional ten points on the final earned rating. Form DD-214 must be attached to the application form for consideration for Veteran’s Preference. Determination of Veteran’s Preference is made in accordance with State Civil Service Policy.

If you are claiming veteran's preference, then proof of eligibility; DD-214 Form or other comparable military document must be submitted for initial claim. The document must show dates of entry and separation and character of service.

Credit for a degree or college coursework can only be accepted from an official transcript submitted directly from the college or university to Allegheny C0unty Health Department.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Position Summary

This is an advanced professional healthcare position focused on the treatment of patients in a specialized area of Sexually Transmitted Infections/HIV. The Physician’s Assistant/Nurse Practitioner provides medical diagnosis, evaluation, and management of sexual health related disorders in collaboration with and under the direction of the Public Health Physician and Deputy Director of Clinical Services, a PA licensed physician, using mutually agreed upon medical protocols. Work is performed with a high degree of independence. The Public Health Physican/Deputy Director will evaluate the performance and clinical practice of this position, and the program manager will provide administrative oversight.

Overview

Fringe Benefits

• Paid holidays, personal days, vacation and sick leave benefits, medical coverage and dental benefits, a retirement plan, life insurance and a deferred compensation plan after eligibility requirements have been met.
  
  

Perks Working for ACHD

• Professional growth through training opportunities (CPR, First AID, Public Health Preparedness, Dignity and Respect, Points of Dispensing, and more); ability to advance in county system; job security; meaningfulness in daily work derived from public service; eligible for federal loan forgiveness; organizational commitment to ACHD’s mission to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all Allegheny County residents, particularly the most vulnerable.
  
  

Duties

• Performs medical diagnosis.
• Obtains comprehensive health history.
• Performs physical assessments including male and female genitourinary exam.
• Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings from the physical assessment.
• Writes prescriptions and administers medications.
• Obtains lab samples including performing venipuncture.
• Performs minor in-office procedures.
• Refers to qualified medical personnel for additional evaluation and treatment as needed.
• Provides health counseling to individuals.
• Provides clinical supervision of nurses and medical assistants.
• Participates in staff development programs.
• Serves as consultant in specialty to staff of the Health Department.
• Helps to determine clinic protocols and procedures.
• Assists in other clinical areas as needed.
• Performs related work as required.
• Assists in public health emergencies.
  
  

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A wide range of medical principles, theories, practices, and techniques to perform the clinical evaluation and medical management of patients with STIs, HIV, and other sexual health related disorders.
• The principles and practices of public health protocols.
• The social and economic factors affecting the health of individuals, families, and communities.
• Resources available to those in need of health services.
• Electronic Health Records & Microsoft Office Suite.
• HIPAA rules.
  
  

Skill In

• Patient Care
• Patient Management
• Patient Diagnosis
• Health Education
• Electronic Health Records
• Compliance
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Office
• Public Health
  
  

Ability To

• Obtain and document complete health histories and physical examinations and communicate and interpret the data obtained.
• Obtain and interpret clinical data as it relates to the diagnosis and treatment of the patient.
• Provide health education to patients.
• Apply specialized knowledge in a variety of settings.
• Make independent judgments regarding patient care based on sound nursing/medical knowledge.
• Make decisions using established medical protocols.
• Participate in collaborative relationships with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, and medical assistant staff when making medical judgments and prescribing medical therapy.
• Acquire new knowledge and skills to improve current practice and enhance professional development.
• Work in a team environment.
  
  

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.

Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

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• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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• Industries

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