Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Infectious Disease

Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Infectious Disease

UPMC Williamsport

UPMC is seeking a Full-Time Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant/PA or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner/CRNP to join our Infectious Disease team in Williamsport, PA. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to provide specialized care across inpatient and outpatient settings, with a strong emphasis on hospital-based consults and rounding.

This is an excellent opportunity for providers interested in complex medical management, collaborative practice, and developing expertise in infectious diseases within a supportive, close-knit team environment.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Monday-Friday | Approx. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• 25% outpatient clinic | 75% inpatient rounding/consults
• 1:4 weekday call rotation
• 1:4 weekend call rotation
• Rotating holiday call coverage

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Sign-on bonus available
• Annual incentive bonus opportunity
• Generous CME days and financial support
• Robust retirement & benefits package

Why This Role Stands Out

• Practice primarily in the inpatient setting managing complex infectious disease cases
• Join a small, highly collaborative team with strong working relationships
• Develop specialized expertise in infectious disease and consultative medicine
• Enjoy flexibility and supportive team dynamics
• Work in a respected health system focused on high-quality, evidence-based care

What You'll Do

• Provide inpatient infectious disease consults and participate in daily hospital rounding
• Deliver outpatient care for follow-up visits and ongoing disease management
• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for a wide range of infectious conditions
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Participate in call coverage, primarily supporting patient needs via phone
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, prevention strategies, and follow-up care
• 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

• 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

• Required for All APP Candidates

• CPR certification

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

• Successful completion of Pennsylvania clearances:

• Act 33

• Act 34

• Act 73

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran