Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Infectious Disease

UPMC Senior Communities

$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of growth and development principles
  • Ability to provide age-appropriate patient care across the lifespan
  • Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and clinical judgment skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Physical stamina and dexterity required for direct patient care
  • Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with relevant licensure and certification

Responsibilities

  • 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

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with sign-on and annual incentive bonuses
  • Generous CME days and financial support for continuing education
  • Robust retirement and benefits package
  • Flexible work schedule with a manageable call rotation
  • Supportive team dynamics in a collaborative environment
Full Job Description
Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)

Infectious Disease

UPMC 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


Qualifications:

  • 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
      • 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


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