Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Children's Community Pediatrics Greensburg

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Children's Community Pediatrics Greensburg

Join Children's Community Pediatrics (CCP Greensburg, a proud member of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, as a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP. We're hiring a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP/NP to deliver high-quality pediatric care to children and families across our Greensburg community. This is an exciting split opportunity that blends primary care pediatrics with the fast pace of pediatric express care - a great fit for a versatile APP who loves variety, collaboration, and making a real difference in kids' lives.

If you're a pediatric-focused Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner looking for a rewarding career with one of the nation's leading children's hospital systems, we'd love to meet you.

Position Highlights

• Hours:

• Full-time, 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE

• Schedule split: 24 hours at the CCP Greensburg pediatric practice and 12 hours at the Children's Express Care (CEC location

• Regular status with a consistent weekly cadence to support work-life balance

• Location:

• Primary site: CCP Greensburg (Greensburg, PA

• Express Care site: CEC Greensburg

• Occasional cross-coverage support at CEC Monroeville

• Position Specifics:

• Provide outpatient pediatric care to infants, children, and adolescents, including well visits, sick visits, preventive care, and acute care

• Deliver pediatric urgent/express care services at Children's Express Care

• Collaborate closely with pediatricians, fellow APPs, nursing, and clinical support staff to coordinate care

• Educate patients and families on wellness, illness management, and preventive health

• Why Children's Community Pediatrics? CCP is the largest pediatric primary care network in Western Pennsylvania, and our Express Care extends that care into the evenings and weekends so families never have to travel far for trusted pediatric expertise. You'll be joining a tight-knit, team-based environment that values clinical excellence, mentorship, and the well-being of every patient and every provider.

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. The posted salary range for this position is for the Senior level which requires three (3 or more years of experience.

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

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP

• Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program required

• BSN required; MSN preferred

• Current Pennsylvania RN license and CRNP certification required

• National certification and eligibility for licensure and CRNP certification by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

• Physician Assistant (PA

• Graduation from an ARC‑PA-accredited Physician Assistant program required

• Bachelor's or master's degree preferred

• Current Pennsylvania PA license and NCCPA certification required

• Required for All APP Candidates

• 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.