University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a casual Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to support UPMC Center for Community Hospital Medicine at UPMC Somerset. The Hospitalist Specialist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Physician Assistant or Certified Acute Care Registered Nurse Practitioner and a member of the care delivery team. The Hospitalist APP Specialist has responsibility, authority, and accountability for care provision through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The Hospitalist APP Specialist manages and provides patient care activities for a group of hospitalized patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The Hospitalist APP Specialist 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.  

Where You’ll Work: 

Community hospital with over 110 beds, including 15 psych beds, 15 ER bed.  12 hour shifts Two physicians and one APP a day.  Daily workflow that allows top of license practice:   Day team: APPs and attending physician are paired as a team. The workload is split between the APP and attending.   APP will also complete admissions.  Independently evaluate your patients.  Collaborate with attending Physicians, participate in table rounds and patient discussions in person and/or via phone call/text to discuss patient care decisions.  Excellent APP culture, great autonomy with strong support and mentorship as needed.  Collaborate with other medical professionals in care coordination rounds and huddle to facilitate transition of care.  

Perks: 

Time and a half holiday pay  Performance Incentives   Comprehensive 40-day training program and continued support   End of training assessment tool to evaluate the APP’s readiness to practice.  Mentorship assignment at the end of training to promote professional growth.  Practice to the top of your license, independently evaluate, manage your patients and bill for your services.  Collaborate with other medical professionals in care coordinated rounds and huddles to facilitate transition of care.