Spine PA: OR & Clinic, Full-Time

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is seeking a Physician Assistant to support Orthopaedic Spine specialists. The PA will work roughly 50% in the operating room and 50% in outpatient clinic, with inpatient rounding on postoperative spine patients.

Location: UPMC Passavant McCandless and clinic sites across Passavant, Monroeville, White Oak, and Moon. The Staff APP will collaborate with a spine surgeon and another PA, evaluating patients, coordinating surgeries, assisting in the OR, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of ARC-PA accredited PA program.
• Current PA license (NCCPA) required.
• CPR certification required.
• Clearances (Act 33/73/34) required.

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.

Skills

Communication

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Mobility

Dexterity

Team collaboration

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

BS or MS candidate preferred

NCCPA license/certification

CPR certification

Act 33 clearance

Act 73 clearance

Act 34 clearance

Job description

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is seeking a Physician Assistant to support Orthopaedic Spine specialists. The PA will work roughly 50% in the operating room and 50% in outpatient clinic, with inpatient rounding on postoperative spine patients.

Location: UPMC Passavant McCandless and clinic sites across Passavant, Monroeville, White Oak, and Moon. The Staff APP will collaborate with a spine surgeon and another PA, evaluating patients, coordinating surgeries, assisting in the OR, and