Physician Assistant, Three Rivers Orthopedics

1 day ago
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

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

WeekdayDoc rates Physician Assistant, Three Rivers Orthopedics at UPMC a 4.0/10 for work-life balance — below average.

Key skills for this role include Patient Care, Collaboration, Communication, Independent Judgment, Critical Thinking.

Benefits include Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance, Exceptional Retirement Program.

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About UPMC

Hospitals and Health Care
Pittsburgh, PA
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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision
Dental
Life and Disability Insurance
Exceptional Retirement Program
PTO
Wellness Programs
Paid Parental Leave
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

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