Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - ACS/Trauma Surgery

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:

• Act 33

• Act 34

• Act 73

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran