Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)Infectious DiseaseUPMC 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
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Monday-Friday | Approx. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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25% outpatient clinic | 75% inpatient rounding/consults
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1:4 weekday call rotation
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1:4 weekend call rotation
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Rotating holiday call coverage
Compensation & Incentives
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Competitive salary based on experience
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Sign-on bonus available
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Annual incentive bonus opportunity
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Generous CME days and financial support
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Robust retirement & benefits package
Why This Role Stands Out
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Practice primarily in the inpatient setting managing complex infectious disease cases
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Join a small, highly collaborative team with strong working relationships
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Develop specialized expertise in infectious disease and consultative medicine
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Enjoy flexibility and supportive team dynamics
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Work in a respected health system focused on high-quality, evidence-based care
What You'll Do
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Provide inpatient infectious disease consults and participate in daily hospital rounding
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Deliver outpatient care for follow-up visits and ongoing disease management
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Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for a wide range of infectious conditions
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Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
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Participate in call coverage, primarily supporting patient needs via phone
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Educate patients and families on treatment plans, prevention strategies, and follow-up care
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Knowledge of growth and development principles
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Ability to provide age-appropriate patient care across the lifespan
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Ability to assess patient data and deliver care per departmental policies
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Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and clinical judgment skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
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Physical stamina and dexterity required for direct patient care
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Successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, where applicable.
Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances:
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Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
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Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program
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BSN required; MSN preferred
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Pennsylvania RN license and CRNP certification
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Physician Assistant (PA)
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Graduation from an ARC‑PA-accredited Physician Assistant program
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Bachelor's or master's degree preferred
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Pennsylvania PA license and NCCPA certification
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Required for All APP Candidates
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CPR certification
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CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
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Successful completion of Pennsylvania clearances:
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Act 33
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Act 34
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Act 73
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
