[Hiring] Physician Assistant @UPMC

Role Description

Pinnacle Health Regional Physicians is hiring a Remote Casual Physician Assistant to help support Urology at UPMC Carlisle.

• Hours: Monday-Friday daylight
• Location: Remote
• Position Specifics:
  • PRN Physician Assistant to provide virtual patient care appointments.
  • This role supports our urologic surgeon and in-office team by conducting telehealth visits, managing follow-ups, reviewing test results, and addressing patient concerns within scope of practice.
  • The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently in a virtual setting while keeping a close and open communication with the on-site manager, clinical and front desk team.
• Department Details:
  • Carlisle Urology is a small, dedicated department focused on providing quality, patient-centered urologic care to the Carlisle, PA community and surrounding area.
  • The team consists of about 6 experienced staff members and 1 board certified urologic surgeon.

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• Conduct virtual patient visits for urologic conditions, follow-ups, and post-procedure care
• Obtain and document patient histories, assessments, and treatment plans
• Review labs, imaging, and test results and communicate findings to patients
• Provide patient education, medication management, and care coordination
• Collaborate with the urologic surgeon and office staff to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Follow all clinical protocols, regulatory requirements, and telehealth standards
• 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.
• Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice.
• Builds relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care.

Benefits

• A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future
• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program
• Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave
• Competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay

Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP):
  • The successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required
  • BSN, MSN is preferred
  • Current state RN license and CRNP certification are required
  • Current CPR certification is required
  • Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 Clearances will be required
• Physician Assistant (PA):
  • A graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) is required
  • BS or MS candidate is preferred
  • Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required
  • Current CPR certification is required
  • Act 33, Act 73, and Act 34 Clearances will be required