PA or CRNP, Staff or Senior - Breast Surgery

Job Description

Join Our Team!

Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

UPMC Magee-Womens Surgical Associates!

• Location : UPMC Altoona Hospital and UPMC Altoona Surgery Center
• Hours :  Monday-Friday, daylight
• About the Position : Are you passionate about breast surgery and breast care for cancer and non-cancer patients? Do you thrive in both the operating room and clinic settings? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! This position offers a mixture of OR time, outpatient clinic, and administrative tasks. As you grow in the role, you’ll gain autonomy in patient decision-making and management, supported by a collaborative and experienced team.

Why Join Us?

Apply Now : If you're a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider passionate about breast surgery and patient-centered care, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of UPMC’s mission of  Life Changing Medicine and help us deliver exceptional care to our community.

Staff / Senior Level APP :

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

APP Breast Certification | ASBrS - must be completed within the first year of hire

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner ( CRNP) :

Physician Assistant (PA) :

Senior Level

OAPP : If practicing in an outpatient or other non-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 Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran