University of Pittsburgh Physicians Department of Radiology is hiring a Full-Time Physician Assistant to help support the division of Interventional Radiology.
Hours: 7:00am – 3:30pm Monday-Friday
Location: Position will travel between Mercy, Shadyside, Presbyterian, and Magee hospitals.
Position Specifics: Will work in procedure rooms, inpatient rounding, and outpatient clinic. Image-guided procedures, consults, and outpatient clinic. The ideal candidate would have experience in interventional radiology and image-guided procedures including paracentesis, thoracentesis, ultrasound-guided biopsies, and fluoroscopic procedures. Additional responsibilities would include obtaining consent for procedures, H&Ps on scheduled patients requiring conscious sedation, pre/post-procedure orders and documentation of procedure reports, clinic visits, and inpatient care.
Department Details: Join our team of 14 very experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and enjoy a significant level of autonomy. This is an opportunity to become an expert in procedural skills in an academic center.
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 professionWhat 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 Sign-on Bonus available if applicableStaff/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.
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