Physician Assistant, Surgical - HVI Cardiac Surgery Fellowship
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Job Description
About the Role
Join UPMC as a Physician Assistant, Surgical - HVI Cardiac Surgery Fellowship in United States. UPMC HVI Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practice Provider Surgical Fellowship Program! University of Pittsburgh Physicians are hiring a Full-time Physician Assistant for the Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI) APP Cardiac Surgery Fellowship Program.
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.
Requirements
- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
Benefits & Compensation
- inpatient setting, APPs can use one of the certifications above or use a business unit approved certification which is relevant, and value added to the practice setting. UPMC is an
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join UPMC as a Physician Assistant, Surgical - HVI Cardiac Surgery Fellowship.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant, Surgical - HVI Cardiac Surgery Fellowship at UPMC a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Flexible scheduling options available
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Management, Surgical Assistance, Pre-op Workup, ICU Management, Floor Management, Saphenous Vein Harvest, Critical Thinking, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: This 12-month fellowship involves learning all aspects of medical and surgical patient management, from initial consult through surgery and post-operative care, with a focus on operating and assisting during cardiac surgery cases. Responsibilities include applying professional practice knowledge, fo...
Benefits package: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement program, Paid time off, Wellness programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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