Acute Care, Clinical Competency, Data Analysis, Hospital, Identify Issues, Intensive Care, Interpersonal Skills, Nurse Practitioner, On Call, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Physician Assistant, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Retirement Plan, Surgical Procedures, Team Player
Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)
UPMC Williamsport | Acute Care Surgery & Trauma
UPMC is seeking a Full-Time Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant/PA or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner/CRNP) to join our Acute Care Surgery (ACS) and Trauma team at UPMC Williamsport. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-acuity, patient-centered care across surgical, trauma, and inpatient settings within a fast-paced Level II Trauma Center environment.
In this role, you’ll make a meaningful impact managing complex surgical and trauma patients while working alongside a highly skilled, collaborative care team.
Schedule & Work-Life Balance
- 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Rotating schedule: days, nights, weekends, & holidays
- No on-call responsibilities.
- Full-time schedule based on 1,872 annual hours
- 1 day/week outpatient rotation
Compensation & Incentives
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Sign-on bonus available
- Annual incentive bonus opportunity (up to 5% base salary)
- CME: $3,000 annually
- Robust retirement & benefits package
Why Join Us?
- Practice in a high-acuity ACS and Trauma program within a Level II Trauma Center
- Gain hands-on experience in the operating room, including robotic procedures
- Work across the full continuum of trauma, surgical, and inpatient care
- Be part of a collaborative, team-based environment with strong provider support
- Structured APP coverage model ensuring team support on every shift with no on-call
This is an excellent opportunity for providers seeking a dynamic, procedure-oriented role with broad clinical exposure and strong team support.
What You'll Do
- Provide comprehensive care for acute care surgery and trauma patients
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage complex surgical and trauma conditions
- Assist in the operating room, including robotic procedures
- Perform daily inpatient rounding and manage post-operative care
- Participate in outpatient clinic on a rotating basis
- Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
- Respond to urgent and emergent clinical situations
- Knowledge of growth and development principles
- Ability to provide age-appropriate patient care across the lifespan
- 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 environment
- Physical stamina and dexterity required for direct patient care
- Successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, where applicable.
Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
- Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program
- BSN required; MSN preferred
- Pennsylvania RN license and CRNP certification
- National certification and eligibility for licensure and CRNP certification by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
- Acute Care Certification
- Experience preferred - New grads with ICU exp. considered
- Physician Assistant (PA)
- Graduation from an ARC‑PA–accredited Physician Assistant program
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred
- Pennsylvania PA license and NCCPA certification
- Experience preferred
- Required for All APP Candidates
- CPR certification required within 30 days of hire
- Successful completion of Pennsylvania clearances:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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