Job Description
UPMC Central PA is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our
Emergency Observation group in Harrisburg, Pa as an APP Supervisor. The ideal candidate will play an
integral role in helping the program provide high quality, compassionate care to patients in our
community in 2023 and beyond.As an APP, you have an important job to do, but you also need to take
care of yourself. UPMC is committed to creating a positive, supportive working environment that
promotes excellent work-life balance while providing high-quality, coordinated careOur physicians
and advanced practice providers use a team-based approach to patient care to improve patient
satisfaction, ensure long-term positive outcomes, and offer a great provider work environment.We are
proud to offer our providers:Robust onboarding programs, training, and follow-up to support success
for new providersSupport among peers and leadership, an open-door policy, and a team approachTuition
discounts at University of Pittsburgh for physicians and immediate familyCompetitive compensation
packagesJob security - we’re growing!About the Position:Overall Vision: Leadership position in UPMC
Central PA to promote growth and development of APP workforce in Central PA as well as programmatic
and operational development. This role will be integral to develop new Physician/APP staffing
models, promote expansion of the Central PA APP program within the Service Line, and establish
alignment and support from UPMC APP Community. This position will work closely and collaboratively
with the Medical Director of Emergency Department Observation for Central PA, Program Manager APP
for Emergency Services, as well as local APP Leads for the Central PA region to promote programmatic
development for the delivery of excellence in the provision of care by leading system-wide
approaches that support a culture of safety, evidenced-based practices, processes, and policies that
lead to improved clinical outcomes. This position will report to the Program Manager of Emergency
Services.Professional Skills:Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or
interact appropriately to the patients served as specified belowDemonstrate knowledge of the
principles of growth and development over the life span 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 his/her age-specific needs Provide the care needs as described in
the department policy and proceduresThis position is dependent upon successful attainment and
maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.Special Skills and
Abilities Required:?Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with
executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other
departments, and patients/families.Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex
environment.Handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.Critical thinking,
analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.Good
clinical judgmentCritical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in application of
acceptable standards of practice.Mobility and visual manual dexterityPhysical stamina for frequent
walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.Minimum requirements: 5 years as an APP and 3
years experience in BU preferredBenefits:Â Health, life, and disability insuranceMedical malpractice
insuranceDefined contribution plan; 403(b) plan with employer matchProfessional dues and CME
allowanceRelocation assistanceAbout South Central Pennsylvania:Features both rural and suburban
living and boasts an abundance of sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment.Close to
historically significant areas such as Gettysburg and world-famous Hershey Park and Hershey's
Chocolate World.Offers top-rated public schools, blue-ribbon private schools, and some of
Pennsylvania's top colleges and universities.Area school districts are consistently ranked in the
top 20% of Pennsylvania.With affordable homes — a composite cost of living index of 99.7, compared
to 101.2 in Philadelphia — it's a great place to grow a career and
family.Listed among Forbes.com “America's Most Livable Cities,” and ranked in U.S. News & World Report's “Best Cities to Live” in 2017, we are a two- to three-hour drive away from New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.About
UPMC in Central Pa.UPMC in Central Pa. is a nationally recognized leader in providing high-quality,
patient-centered health care services in central Pennsylvania and surrounding rural communities.As
part of the UPMC not-for-profit system, UPMC in Central Pa. cares for more than 1.2 million area
residents yearly, providing life-saving emergency care, essential primary care, and leading-edge
diagnostic services.UPMC in Central Pa. includes seven acute care hospitals with 1,160 licensed
beds, over 160 outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities, more than 2,900 physicians and allied
health professionals, and approximately 11,000 employees.It is a health care hub serving Dauphin,
Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata, Franklin, Adams, and parts of Snyder
counties.UPMC was named as one of the “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” for 2022 by Becker’s
Healthcare. For inclusion on this list, hospitals, health systems, and health care companies must
demonstrate initiatives and commitment to promote diversity within the workforce, employee
engagement, and professional growth.
Additional Information:
- Specialty: Nurse Practitioner
- Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Contact: Denise Bordner
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