Physician Assistant, Staff - Tri-State Neurosurgical Associates

UPMC

1 month ago

Wexford, PennsylvaniaFull TimeNeurosurgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Physician Assistant, Staff - Tri-State Neurosurgical Associates in United States.

Key Responsibilities

include OR, hospital rounding, and outpatient duties.

Department Details: High volume spine practice.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

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.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Patient CareCollaborationIndependent JudgmentCommunicationCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingClinical JudgmentTeamworkPatient SafetyQuality ImprovementEvidence-Based PracticeLeadershipPrioritizationPatient EducationClinical Development

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold current state PA licensure certified by the NCCPA, along with current CPR certification and Act 34 Clearance. Experience as a Physician Assistant or in a clinical setting is preferred, and a BS or MS candidate is preferred.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant, Staff - Tri-State Neurosurgical Associates at UPMC a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Neurosurgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Neurosurgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Neurosurgery position at UPMC is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Wexford, Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Collaboration, Independent Judgment, Communication, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Clinical Judgment, Teamwork. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neurosurgery role.

Core responsibilities: Responsibilities encompass surgical assistance in the Operating Room, hospital rounding, and outpatient duties within a high-volume spine practice. The role involves providing patient care activities through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with the entire care team.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Retirement Program, PTO, Wellness Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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