Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist

Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)
UPMC Williamsport | Hospital Medicine

UPMC is seeking a Full-Time Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant/PA or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner/CRNP) to join the Hospitalist team at UPMC Williamsport Regional Medical Center. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a dynamic inpatient setting within a 226-bed Level II Trauma Center serving 14 counties across North Central Pennsylvania.

In this role, you’ll make a meaningful impact managing a broad range of complex medical conditions while working alongside an experienced, collaborative hospital medicine team.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• 7-on / 7-off | 14 shifts / month
• Overnight schedule: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Consistent block scheduling supporting work-life balance
• Eligible for competitive shift-based differential compensation
• Opportunity for telemedicine coverage after orientation

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Enhanced compensation through overnight shift differential
• Sign-on bonus available
• CME: 7 days & $3,000 annually
• Robust retirement & benefits package

Why Join Us?

• Practice in a 226-bed regional medical center and Level II Trauma facility
• Be part of a hospitalist team that admits and manages the majority of inpatients with strong subspecialty collaboration
• Work alongside experienced colleagues with low turnover and stable leadership
• Gain exposure to a wide range of acute and complex inpatient cases
• Attractive overnight compensation structure
• Opportunity to expand into telemedicine-based care delivery

This is an excellent opportunity for providers seeking a well-supported, high-impact inpatient role within a collaborative and established hospitalist program.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care for hospitalized patients
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and complex medical conditions
• Perform admissions, cross-coverage, and patient assessments
• Collaborate with physicians and subspecialists to ensure coordinated care
• Utilize telemedicine as part of care delivery following orientation
• Document care and ensure effective transitions across the care team

• 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

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• 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 required within 30 days of hire
  • Successful completion of Pennsylvania clearances:
    • Act 33
    • Act 34
    • Act 73

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran