Physician Assistant, Three Rivers Orthopedics

UPMC

1 month ago

Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaFull TimePhysician Assistant

No salary listed — Physician Assistant pays $107k median

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics, No Weekends in United States.

Key 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.

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.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join UPMC as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedics, No Weekends.

Key Skills

Patient CareCollaborationCommunicationIndependent JudgmentCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingClinical JudgmentPatient SafetyQuality ImprovementTeamworkRelationship BuildingPrioritizationEvidence-Based PracticeOrthopedicsPatient Education

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. Experience as a physician assistant or in a clinical setting is preferred, and successful attainment of hospital privileges may be required.

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Position Insights

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery 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.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

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

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with the care team, while also floating to cover other specialties as needed. This role involves establishing and maintaining collabo...

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

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