Senior Thoracic Surgery APP — Flexible Shifts, No Weekends

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off

Retirement program

Work-life balance

Job summary

UPMC's Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) seeks a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider to join our General Thoracic Surgery team. The role supports lung, esophageal, and foregut procedures within a growth-oriented department.

Primary location is UPMC Passavant McCandless with satellite clinics; schedule includes four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts, daylight hours, with no on-call or weekend work.

Qualifications

• APN/PA with CT surgery exposure preferred
• Ability to collaborate with surgeons and care team
• Strong communication and patient care skills

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care for thoracic surgery patients with independent judgment
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to coordinate care
• Participate in mentorship and professional development programs

Skills

Advanced Practice Provider (PA/CRNP)

Education

PA or CRNP certification

Job description

Join Our Team at UPMC: Dept of Cardiothoracic Surgery/Division of Thoracic Surgery

Are you passionate about cardiothoracic surgery? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that values mentorship, growth, and collaboration? UPMC's Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider to join our General Thoracic Surgery team.

Position: Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Location: Primary location at UPMC Passavant McCandless, with additional satellite clinic locations in surrounding areas.

Schedule: 4 10-hour shifts or 5 8-hour shifts daylight, no on-call or weekends!

Department Details: This department specializes in lung, esophageal and foregut surgery. We care for a wide range of patients with benign and malignant disease. Additional 9th APP to current team of 8 APPs reporting to on-site APP supervisor. 4 thoracic surgeons. Our practice is housed in a mid-size suburban hospital which is in a period of growth as is our surgical group.

Why UPMC HVI?

• Supportive Environment:Work in a large APP team that values mentorship and professional development. APP reporting structure with management by APPs
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of our comprehensive transition to practice program and fellowship offering, CME opportunities, and APP Career Ladder to further your education and skills.
• Leader in Cardiovascular Care: The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute is a recognized leader in cardiovascular care, with a rich history in clinical research and innovation.

Join Us! If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of patients and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment, apply now!

See what being an Advanced Practice Provider can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for Advanced Practice Providers – 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 health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future
• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program
• Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave
• Competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay

Staff/Senior Level:

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 APP experience.

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.