Description

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Supervisor position for the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Previous management experience is preferred. Travel to site locations is required.

Purpose:
Coordinate and oversee all physician assistant and certified nurse practitioner functions.

Responsibilities:

• Provides departmental leadership to direct, supervise, and manage daily activities of the PA's and CRNP's; completes annual performance evaluations in conjunction with support staff.
• Troubleshoot problems in clinical areas. Work in conjunction with clinical staff to resolve issues.
• Liaison for all Advance Practice Providers for each site. This would include communication to the division management and physicians on behalf of the Advance Practice Providers, as well as communication to the Advance Practice Providers from management.
• Organize and oversee staffing of clinical sites with attending physician and Director of Operations.
• Act as a liaison to and preceptor for PA and CRNP students.
• Oversee staff adherence to compliance requirements including documentation, coding, licensure, internal and external audits, compliance, and safety training (OSHA).
• Assist staff in preparation of conferences.
• Participates in recruitment, evaluation, and management of PA and CRNP employees.
• Facilitate training of staff for all PA's and CRNP's.
• Primary contact for patient complaints or other clinical issues on behalf of the physician in their absence.
• Implements, maintains, monitors, and communicates Human Resources policies pertaining to PA's and CRNP's.
• Perform those duties outlined in the Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Practitioner job description.

Qualifications

• Post-baccalaureate degree required
• 5 years as a certified nurse practitioner, physician assistant or relevant managerial experience required (at least 3 of the 5 years from APP experience)
• 3 years' experience in the department specialty preferred

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): 

• The successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required
• BSN, MSN is preferred
• Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred
• Current state RN license and CRNP certification are required
• National certification, eligible for licensure by Pennsylvania board of nursing, eligible for certification as a CRNP by Pennsylvania state board of nursing
• Current CPR certification is required
• Act 33 Clearance will be required 
• Act 73 Clearance will be required 
• Act 34 Clearance 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 
• Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting 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 Clearance will be required  
• Act 73 Clearance will be required 
• Act 34 Clearance required 

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.

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