A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) Surgical Oncology - Central PA a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } UPMC Central PA is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) to join our Surgical Oncology team . •The ideal candidate has strong skillsets in surgical , transplant , robototic cases and/or oncology , and flexibility to fit the needs of the surgeons in our group. Assisting in the OR is a requirement of the role, and cases are long (up to 8-10 hours).•
Travel between P3 - West Shore, Community General and Harrisburg Hospitals Why Join Us? a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } This Surgical Oncology APP position offers the opportunity to practice in a inpatient setting with no call, and no weekends—allowing you to grow clinically while maintaining balance. Hillman Cancer Center is a leader in cancer care, offering cutting-edge treatments and compassionate support. Join a team of over 200 Advanced Practice Providers across the Hillman Cancer Center Network with an APP lead reporting structure.
Advanced Practice Provider:
The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) is a collaborative member of the care team who provides high-quality patient care through independent clinical judgment and physician collaboration. The APP manages patient care across the continuum, builds strong interdisciplinary relationships, and demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and emerging leadership within the healthcare team. The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes. The posted salary range for this position is for the Senior level which requires three (3) or more years of experience.
Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality patient care by applying sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and evidence-based practice. Develop and implement individualized plans of care that support patient safety, quality outcomes, and satisfaction. Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver coordinated care and patient education. Actively seek feedback, guidance, and learning opportunities to continuously strengthen clinical skills and professional practice. Contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, ethical awareness, accountability, and teamwork. Participate in quality improvement efforts, support colleagues, and engage in initiatives that enhance patient care and the clinical practice environment.