Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine Associates of Cranberry

Physician Assistant

Join UPMC Internal Medicine Associates of Cranberry (IMAC) as a Full-Time Physician Assistant and become part of a tight-knit outpatient internal medicine team that feels more like family than a workplace. At IMAC, most of our staff have been with us for 10+ years - a testament to the supportive, collaborative culture you'll experience from day one. We're a busy, well-established primary care practice of approximately 12 dedicated team members serving 60-70 patients each day in Cranberry Township. If you're a new graduate or experienced PA looking for a stable, Monday-through-Friday outpatient practice with no nights, no weekends, and no call, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Position Highlights

• Hours
  • Full-Time, 40 standard hours per week
  • Flexible schedule: four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts
  • Monday through Friday - no weekends, no on-call, no holidays
• Position Specifics
  • Outpatient internal medicine
  • Practice independently within a collaborative care team alongside experienced physicians and staff
  • Manage adult patient care including chronic disease management, preventive medicine, Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs), and acute primary care concerns

Advanced Practice Provider:

The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) is a collaborative member of the care team who provides high-quality patient care through independent clinical judgment and physician collaboration. The APP manages patient care across the continuum, builds strong interdisciplinary relationships, and demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and emerging leadership within the healthcare team. The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality patient care by applying sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and evidence-based practice. Develop and implement individualized plans of care that support patient safety, quality outcomes, and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver coordinated care and patient education. Actively seek feedback, guidance, and learning opportunities to continuously strengthen clinical skills and professional practice.
• Contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, ethical awareness, accountability, and teamwork. Participate in quality improvement efforts, support colleagues, and engage in initiatives that enhance patient care and the clinical practice environment.

• Demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate patient care
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span
• Ability to assess patient data and deliver care per departmental policies
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and clinical judgment skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Physical stamina and dexterity required for direct patient care.

Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances

• Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Graduation from an ARC-PAaccredited Physician Assistant program required
  • Bachelor's or master's degree preferred
  • Current Pennsylvania PA license and NCCPA certification required
  • Current CPR certification
  • Successful completion of required Pennsylvania clearances:
    • Act 33
    • Act 34
    • Act 73

• Senior-Level Requirements: To qualify for or maintain Senior Advanced Practice Provider status, candidates must meet the following:
  • Minimum of 3 years of APP experience or completion of a post-graduate residency
  • Completion of national certification appropriate to discipline
  • Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual evaluations
  • Completion of an OAPP-approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion
  • Department Chair approval required for promotion
  • ACLS, ITLS, NALS, PALS, or other approved certification meeting AHA standards (including didactic and skills validation) within 30 days of hire
  • 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.

This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran