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
