Physician Assistant, Staff - Orthopaedic Specialists

8 days ago
United StatesFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery
✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Physician Assistant, Staff - Orthopaedic Specialists 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.
  • No weekends required.

Apply to join UPMC as a Physician Assistant, Staff - Orthopaedic Specialists.

Key Skills

Patient ManagementOperating Room SupportClinical JudgmentCollaborationCommunicationCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingPatient SafetyQuality ImprovementPatient EducationRelationship BuildingEthical SituationsTeam DevelopmentEvidence-Based PracticeCultural Diversity AwarenessPrioritization

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold a current state PA license 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, Staff - Orthopaedic Specialists at UPMC a 4.0/10 for work-life balance — below average.

This position offers no weekend shifts.

Key skills for this role include Patient Management, Operating Room Support, Clinical Judgment, Collaboration, Communication.

Benefits include Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability.

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About UPMC

Hospitals and Health Care
Pittsburgh, PA
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Vision
Dental
Life
Disability
Retirement program
PTO
Wellness programs
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

8d ago