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 a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } + 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