Physician Assistant - Full Health Primary Care - Squirrel Hill

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant for their Squirrel Hill location, focusing on family medicine with both pediatric and adult patients. The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and a commitment to patient care and community service. UPMC offers a supportive environment with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Work-life balance support

Competitive pay

Sign-on Bonus available

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to change and be a team player.
• Commitment to community and healthcare profession.

Responsibilities

• Apply professional knowledge and skills in patient care.
• Engage in clinical development of healthcare team members.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

Job description

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a Full-Time Physician Assistant to support Full Health Primary Care.

Hours: Monday-Friday daylight

Location: Squirrel Hill

Position Specifics: This is a family medicine role with pediatric and adult patients. The PA will carry a full patient template, complete charts/encounters in a timely fashion, have a great personality, ability to adapt to change, and be a team player.

Department Details: Busy practice with a close family environment.

See what being an Advanced Practice Provider can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for you – it’s more than just a job!

What Can You Bring to UPMC?

• Contribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine
• Set the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery team
• Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and their families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your healthcare profession

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• A career path that provides you with the right experience for current and future success
• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability, and an exceptional retirement program
• Work-life balance support including PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave
• Competitive pay including base, merit, and premium pay
• Sign-on Bonus available if applicable

Staff/Senior Level:

The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner responsible for setting standards for care quality, managing patient care activities, and collaborating with physicians and healthcare team members. The role involves leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, with a focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes and demonstrating a commitment to the community and healthcare profession.

The successful candidate will be placed according to experience for employment purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Apply professional knowledge and skills appropriate for the practice setting. Communicate effectively, demonstrate critical thinking, and improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. Develop and implement care plans considering individual patient needs. Seek opportunities to improve clinical practice and build relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Recognize ethical situations and seek guidance when needed. Accept assignments that increase patient load and complexity gradually.
• Engage in clinical development of healthcare team members. Seek advanced practice techniques and utilize feedback for improvement. Demonstrate enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development. Provide basic patient education and participate in professional organizations or literature review.
• Maintain knowledge of research and evidence-based practice. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for clinical improvement.
• Communicate clearly with healthcare team members. Be aware of cultural diversity, workplace violence, and impairment issues. Support safety and accountability in the workplace.
• Take responsibility for professional growth, suggest improvements, participate in change initiatives, and support team collaboration. Prioritize tasks and participate in team service, task forces, or initiatives.