PA or CRNP, Multiple Sclerosis Care Center - UPMC Magee Womens

Job Description

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to help support the Multiple Sclerosis Care Center.

Hours : Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm

Location : UPMC Magee Womens Hospital

Position Specifics : Seeking a motivated APP to work in the field of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology. APP will see patients independently in clinic and will also assist in supporting the infusion center.

Department Details : The MS Care Center is comprised of 7 attendings, 3 APPs, and an infusion center. We have seven clinic exam rooms and 10 infusion bays. Additionally, there is a special procedure room where lumbar punctures, and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), and venous punctures are completed. Various complex diagnoses are seen within this clinic such as MS, NMO, MOGAD, Autoimmune Encephalitis, and many more. Our center provides comprehensive care to this population of patients.

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?

• Contribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine
• Set the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery team
• Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession

What Can UPMC Do for You?

Staff / Senior Level :

The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and a member of the care delivery team. 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. The role of the APP encompasses the beginnings of leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The APP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The APP begins to demonstrate a commitment to the community and to their healthcare profession.

The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes.

Responsibilities :

Special Skills and Abilities Required

This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.

Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) :

Current CPR certification is required

Physician Assistant (PA) :

Current CPR certification is required

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran