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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Infectious Disease

UPMC

Williamsport, PAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Williamsport, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certified Registered Nurse PractitionerPennsylvania RN LicensePennsylvania CRNP CertificationNational Certification For CRNPPennsylvania PA LicenseNCCPA CertificationCPR CertificationBachelor's degree

Job overview

UPMC is hiring a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Infectious Disease. UPMC is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner) to join their 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. It is an excellent opportunity for providers interested in complex medical management and developing expertise in infectious diseases within a supportive team environment.

Key focus areas include Provide inpatient infectious disease consults and participate in daily hospital rounding, Deliver outpatient care for follow-up visits and ongoing disease management, and Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for a wide range of infectious conditions.

Successful candidates bring Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, BSN Required, and Pennsylvania RN License. Important skills include Growth And Development Principles, Age-Appropriate Patient Care, Assess Patient Data, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, and Clinical Judgment. Preferred (not required): Complex Medical Management, Collaborative Practice, Infectious Disease Expertise, and Consultative Medicine.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Growth and Development PrinciplesAge-Appropriate Patient CareAssess Patient DataInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingClinical JudgmentComplex Medical ManagementCollaborative PracticeInfectious Disease ExpertiseConsultative Medicine

Qualifications

Certified Registered Nurse PractitionerApproved Nurse Practitioner Program CompletionBSNPennsylvania RN LicensePennsylvania CRNP CertificationNational Certification for CRNPARC-PA-Accredited Physician Assistant Program GraduationPennsylvania PA LicenseNCCPA CertificationCPR CertificationAct 33 ClearanceAct 34 Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

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

  • Monday-Friday | Approx. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • 25% outpatient clinic | 75% inpatient rounding/consults

  • 1:4 weekday call rotation

  • 1:4 weekend call rotation

  • Rotating holiday call coverage

Compensation & Incentives

  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Sign-on bonus available

  • Annual incentive bonus opportunity

  • Generous CME days and financial support

  • Robust retirement & benefits package

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Practice primarily in the inpatient setting managing complex infectious disease cases

  • Join a small, highly collaborative team with strong working relationships

  • Develop specialized expertise in infectious disease and consultative medicine

  • Enjoy flexibility and supportive team dynamics

  • Work in a respected health system focused on high-quality, evidence-based care

What You'll Do

  • Provide inpatient infectious disease consults and participate in daily hospital rounding

  • Deliver outpatient care for follow-up visits and ongoing disease management

  • Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for a wide range of infectious conditions

  • Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams

  • Participate in call coverage, primarily supporting patient needs via phone

  • Educate patients and families on treatment plans, prevention strategies, and follow-up care

  • 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

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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

  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

  • Successful completion of Pennsylvania clearances:

  • Act 33

  • Act 34

  • Act 73

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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