Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)Northern Tier | Emergency Departments
UPMC is seeking a Full-Time Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant/PA or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner/CRNP) to join our Emergency Department team serving the Northern Tier region. This is an excellent opportunity for providers who thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and value practicing in rural emergency medicine settings with strong team support.
Schedule & Work-Life Balance
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1,600 hours annually
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8-10 hour shifts.
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Day / evenings: 10a-8p & 12p-8a
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Weekend and holiday rotation based on volume-driven block scheduling
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No on-call responsibilities
Compensation & Incentives
Why This Role Stands Out
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Practice across multiple Critical Access Hospitals serving rural communities
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Exposure to a broad range of high-acuity emergency cases
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Work within 24/7 emergency departments supported by multidisciplinary teams
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Strong clinical variety across Northern Tier Emergency Department locations
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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the Northern Tier region
What You'll Do
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Provide comprehensive emergency care for patients presenting with a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries
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Perform evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans in a fast-paced ED setting
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Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
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Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality care
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Stabilize and manage high-acuity patients in a Critical Access Hospital environment
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Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
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Participate in weekend and holiday rotations as scheduled
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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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National certification and eligibility for licensure and CRNP certification by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
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Acute Care 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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Experience preferred
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Required for All APP Candidates
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CPR certification required 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
