PA or CRNP - Cardiology - Clinical Project Coordinator, HVI Hamot

UPMC Hamot is hiring a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to help support Cardiology!

Position Specifics: 80% outpatient clinic and 20% inpatient setting. This APP will work with the valve team specializing in heart valve disease, helping to coordinate interventions and surgical treatments for that population.

Department Details: Comprehensive Cardiac Care Center Certification. 18 physicians (consisting of both general, electrophysiology, and interventional cardiologists), 26 APPs in the cardiology practice providing care at UPMC Hamot with outreach to NW PA and NY regions. Valve team, Watchman Clinic, CHF Clinic, Cardiac Device Clinic with regional outreach.

Hours: Generally, Monday to Friday 8-hour daylight shifts, no on-call or weekends!

Location: UPMC Hamot Heart Institute (main office on 2nd floor, APP will work out of 4th floor).

See what being an Advanced Practice Provider can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for Advanced Practice Providers – it’s more than just a job!

Why UPMC HVI?

• Supportive Environment: Work in a large APP team that values mentorship and professional development. APP reporting structure with management by APPs
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of our comprehensive transition to practice program and fellowship offering, CME opportunities, and APP Career Ladder to further your education and skills.
• Leader in Cardiovascular Care: The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute is a recognized leader in cardiovascular care, with a rich history in clinical research and innovation.

Join Us! If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of patients and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment, apply now! 

See what being an Advanced Practice Provider can do for UPMC and what UPMC can do for Advanced Practice Providers – it’s more than just a job!

What Can You Bring to UPMC?

• 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

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• 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

Purpose:
The Clinical Project Director will serve as the special projects and activities supervisor for UPMC Office of Advanced Practice Providers. The position will provide administrative oversight, clinical guidance and support to the CCHM program. She/he will serve as a contact and liaison with internal and external partners. Collaborate with partners and development of strategic direction of the overall program.

Responsibilities:
 

• Assist the Administrative and Medical Leadership in the development of the project strategy. Develop methods to assist in tracking the status of projects.
• Follow up with appropriate staff to ensure progress continues. Identify barriers and work with department management staff to resolve issues.
• Coordinate the planning, design, and implementation phases of CCHM activities. Coordination of all related CME activity.
• Monitor timely completion of tasks, remind responsible party of deliverables, collaborate with others to resolve issues, and keep project on task. Identify linkages among departments, other facilities, and external groups to maximize opportunities to be creative and efficient, which will help the department in reaching established goals.
• Observe department functions, document processes and provide recommendations to medical leadership for improvement. Collaborate with department staff and staff from other departments/facilities to evaluate work flows and develop written accountabilities, roles, responsibilities, work flows and related tools.
• Assist in the development of quality audit tools, measures, and reports to ensure work products and productivity meet established standards and meet compliance. Assist in the development and implementation of training programs, tools, and other documents to ensure all applicable parties are well informed and have received effective training on the project goals, individual roles and responsibilities, work flows and other related activities.
• Assist in the assessment of project success and help to develop revised processes or policies in a timely manner. Keep all team members, key departments, and management informed of project status.

Master's degree in business, nursing, healthcare management or related field is required. CRNP or PA required. 3 progressively increasing operational experience in a corporate/professional environment required, preferably in hospital or internal medicine. 5 years preferred. Strong process management, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills (oral and written). Demonstrated initiatives and ability to work independently. Ability to manage multiple priority standard lines concurrently. The ability to perform planning for large initiatives/projects, managing all tasks required to be departmental in business needs within budget and targeted deadlines. Able to function in a complex environment. Must be flexible. Must have strong computer skills including use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
 

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant (PA)
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran