About this role
University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a casual Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to help support the Post Cardiac Arrest Services.
Hours: Shifts will be on weekdays and daylight
Location: Oakland
Department Details: The post cardiac arrest team is heavily involved in groundbreaking research. They are the only specialty of their kind in the country
See what being an Advanced Practice Provider can do for ST Health and what ST Health can do for Advanced Practice Providers – it’s more than just a job!
What Can You Bring to ST Health?
- Contribute to ST Health’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 ST Health 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
Staff Level ED APP:
The Staff 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 for providing patient care services in the Emergency Department. This includes evaluation and management of emergent patients and performing procedures as needed. The APP is expected to follow established standards and practices when performing these duties.
The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectation of facilitating a face-to-face contact between patients and a physician, and a review of every patient chart by a physician
- Patients per hour are at least 90% of the average benchmark based on site volume
- Complies with requirements of appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, CLIA, PA Department of Health)
- Complete patient charts and prepare discharge instructions. Ensure all charting is thorough and complete for each patient. Ninety five percent of all charts must be completed before the end of shift. Any remaining charts are completed within 3 days of date of service.
- Performs when necessary, routine procedures such as splinting, reductions, laceration repair, I&Ds etc.
- Perform an appropriate history and physical examination based on the patient’s presenting complaint. Document findings in the medical record.
- Work with other APPs to ensure all shifts are covered in Emergency Department on a 24/7 basis.
Assess patient’s condition quickly and concisely and determine the best course of treatment. This can include ordering appropriate laboratory or imaging studies, discussing patient with the
Emergency Physician and/or referring patient to consultants.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with the patients served as specified below
- Demonstrate 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 their age-specific needs
- Provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures
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 judgment
- Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in application of acceptable standards of practice
- Mobility and visual manual dexterity
- Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients
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
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$53.02–$81.63 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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# PA or CRNP, Post Cardiac Arrest Services - Casual
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Casual
- Category: Advanced Practice Providers
- Business unit: University of Pittsburgh Physicians
- Pay: $53.02–$81.63 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-13T16:01:11.583Z
## Description
**University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a casual Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner to help support the Post Cardiac Arrest Services.**
**Hours:**Shifts will be on weekdays and daylight
**Location:**Oakland
…
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role
Small-town medicine with big-system support. I practice at the top of my license, and my collaborating physician is a phone call away — never a barrier.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New APP — mentored first year
Established provider panel
Senior APP — student preceptor
Lead APP, service line
Director of Advanced Practice
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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