Physician Assistant - Full Health Primary Care - Squirrel Hill

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant for its Squirrel Hill location. The role involves providing comprehensive care for pediatric and adult patients, ensuring high-quality standards in a collaborative environment. UPMC offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

PTO and wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Competitive pay

Potential sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Caring for pediatric and adult patients.
• Demonstrate commitment to the community and healthcare profession.

Responsibilities

• Apply professional knowledge and skills, communicate effectively.
• Engage in clinical development and pursue ongoing education.
• Take accountability for professional growth.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Education

Physician Assistant

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 family medicine role involves caring for pediatric and adult patients. The PA will carry a full patient template, complete charts and encounters promptly, and be adaptable and team-oriented.

Department Details: A busy practice with a close-knit family environment.

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

What Can You Bring to UPMC?

• Contribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine
• Set standards for care quality within the care delivery team
• Provide comprehensive patient care through independent judgment, communication, and teamwork
• Build collaborative relationships with healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve optimal outcomes
• Demonstrate commitment to the community and healthcare profession

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• Offer a career path with diverse experiences for current and future success
• Provide health and welfare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, disability, and an exceptional retirement plan
• Support work-life balance with PTO, wellness programs, and paid parental leave
• Offer competitive pay, including base, merit, and premium pay
• Potential sign-on bonus

Staff/Senior Level:

The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (APP), either a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, is responsible for setting care standards and managing patient care with physician supervision. The role includes leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision, establishing and maintaining relationships to achieve patient outcomes, and demonstrating a commitment to the community and profession.

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

Responsibilities:

• Apply professional knowledge and skills, communicate effectively, and demonstrate critical thinking. Improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction through standard practices and system goals. Develop care plans considering individual needs, seek opportunities for practice improvement, and build relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Engage in clinical development, seek advanced techniques, utilize feedback, and pursue ongoing education and professional involvement.
• Understand research impacts and participate in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and innovation to enhance patient outcomes.
• Communicate clearly with all team members, respect cultural diversity, and support workplace safety.
• Take accountability for professional growth, contribute to clinical and workplace improvements, lead relationships among colleagues, and support team service to patients and families.