PA or CRNP, Staff or Senior, Family Care Mechanicsburg

<div data-field="description" class="jd-description"><p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><span class="normaltextrun" style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;"><strong>UPMC Primary Care in Central PA is hiring a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to help support Family Care Mechanicsburg.</strong></span></b></span></p><p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"> </p><p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><span class="normaltextrun" style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;"><strong>Hours:</strong></span></b><span class="normaltextrun" style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-color-alt:windowtext;"> Monday-Friday daylight</span></span></p><p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><span class="normaltextrun" style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;"><strong>Location:</strong></span></b><span class="normaltextrun" style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-color-alt:windowtext;"> 910 Century Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA  17055</span></span></p><p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><span class="normaltextrun" style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;"><strong>Position Specifics:</strong></span></b><span class="normaltextrun" style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-color-alt:windowtext;">  Graduate of an accredited CRNP or PA program—new graduates are encouraged to apply! </span></span><br><span style="color:black;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span class="normaltextrun" style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-color-alt:windowtext;">Commitment: A commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients. </span></span></p><p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span class="normaltextrun" style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-color-alt:windowtext;">Team Orientation: Ability to work collaboratively, provide personalized patient care, and demonstrate clinical outcomes. </span></span><br><span style="color:black;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span class="normaltextrun" style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-color-alt:windowtext;">Licensure: Eligible for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania. </span></span><br> </p><p class="paragraph" style="background-color:white;margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="color:black;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><span class="normaltextrun" style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;"><strong>Department Details:</strong></span></b><span class="normaltextrun" style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-color-alt:windowtext;"> Join our vibrant healthcare team of more than 230 primary care physicians and advanced practice providers at UPMC Medical Group in Central PA, where we're thrilled to offer a compelling opportunity for Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs) or Certified Physician Assistants (PA-Cs). Be a key player in expanding primary care services in central Pennsylvania and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care. Whether you're an experienced CRNP/PA-C or a new graduate, we welcome individuals at all stages of their careers, recognizing the value each brings to our dynamic and dedicated team.  </span></span></p><hr><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">See what being an Advanced Practice Provider can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for Advanced Practice Providers – it’s </span><i><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">more</span></i><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> than just a job!</span></span><br><br><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong>What Can You Bring to UPMC?</strong></span></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Contribute to UPMC’s mission of Life Changing Medicine</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Set the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery team</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">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.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">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.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong>What Can UPMC Do for You?</strong></span></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">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</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Sign-on Bonus available if applicable</span></span></li></ul><hr><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong>Staff/Senior Level:</strong></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">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.</span></span><br><br><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><i>The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes.</i></span></p><hr><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial;line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">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. Formulates a plan of care that considers individual patient needs. Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice. Seeks guidance and asks questions to continuously improve professional practice. Builds relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Identifies ethical situations within patient care or within the workplace and seeks assistance. Professionally accepts assignments that gradually increase patient load and complexity.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Actively engages in clinical development of all members of the healthcare team. Requests opportunities to learn advanced professional practice techniques from senior healthcare team members. Seeks, accepts, and utilizes performance feedback from peers, preceptors, and unit/department Leaders as a learning opportunity and to improve practice. Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and identifies and creates a plan for the continuation of learning and development. Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education to support the episode of care. Seeks professional development and involvement through membership in a professional organization and/or reading professional literature on a regular basis.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Demonstrates a basic knowledge of research, how it affects practice and who/what resources are available to assist with evidence-based practice by asking questions, demonstrating interest, participating in journal clubs. Clinical practice demonstrates knowledge of how quality and innovation impacts patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical quality outcomes. Identifies opportunities for improvement in the clinical area.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Begins to demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace and welcomes and participates in change initiatives. Leads by investing and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines. Shows the ability to set priorities. Begins to serve as an engaged member of a team supporting colleagues in service to patients and families and may participate in task forces or other initiatives.</span></span></li></ul></div><div data-field="qualifications" class="jd-qualifications"><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with the patients served as specified below</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures</span></span></li></ul><hr><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong>Special Skills and Abilities Required</strong></span></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Good clinical judgment</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in application of acceptable standards of practice</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Mobility and visual manual dexterity</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.</span></span></p><hr><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong>Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances</strong></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="color:black;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span class="normaltextrun"><strong>Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong>CRNP):</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong> </strong></span></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">The successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">BSN, MSN is preferred</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Current state RN license and CRNP certification are required</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">National certification, eligible for licensure by Pennsylvania board of nursing, eligible for certification as a CRNP by Pennsylvania state board of nursing</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Current CPR certification is required</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Act 33 Clearance will be required</span></span><span style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Act 73 Clearance will be required</span></span><span style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Act 34 Clearance required</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;"><span style="color:black;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong>Physician Assistant (PA):</strong></span></span><span style="color:black;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="color:black;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">A graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) is required </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">BS or MS candidate is preferred </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Current CPR certification is required </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Act 33 Clearance will be required</span></span><span style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Act 73 Clearance will be required </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Act 34 Clearance required </span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;"><span style="color:black;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong>Senior Level </strong></span></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Minimum 3 years of experience or Completion of a post-graduate residency  </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">The successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or a graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) program is required </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">BSN, MSN preferred for CRNP, BS or MS preferred for PA </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Completion of National Certification</span></span><span style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Must achieve a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual performance evaluation for consideration and to maintain status annually </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Completion of an OAPP approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion into the position.</span></span><span style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Must have department chair approval for promotion </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">ACLS or</span></span><span style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">ITLS or</span></span><span style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">NALS or</span></span><span style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">PALS or</span></span><span style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">ACLS or other certifications listed must meet AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.</span></span><span style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;"><span style="color:black;font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">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. </span></span></p><hr><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:8.25pt;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><span style="font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong>UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran</strong></span></span></p></div>