Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$49 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
About this job
Job Description
Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)
Orthopedics & Orthopedic Trauma
\n UPMC is seeking a Full-Time Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant/PA or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner/CRNP) to join our Orthopedics and Orthopedic Trauma team. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care across clinic, surgical, and inpatient settings while working in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment.
In this role, you’ll make a meaningful impact supporting patients through the full continuum of orthopedic care—from evaluation and surgical intervention to recovery.
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- Four 10-hour days per week \n
- 3–4 days of call per month \n
- Balanced schedule across clinic, OR, and inpatient care\n
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- 1–2 days in outpatient clinic \n
- 1–2 days in the operating room \n
- Daily inpatient rounding on post-operative patients \n
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Compensation & Incentives
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- Competitive salary \n
- Sign-on bonus available \n
- Annual quality incentive opportunity \n
- CME: 5 days and $2,000 annually \n
- Robust retirement & benefits package \n
Why Join Us?
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- Practice across clinic, operating room, and inpatient settings \n
- Work within a large, highly supportive team of APPs and providers \n
- APPs practice at the top of their scope and are highly valued contributors \n
- Collaborative environment that promotes teamwork, growth, and shared success \n
- Gain experience in both general orthopedics and orthopedic trauma care \n
- This is an excellent opportunity for providers seeking a dynamic, hands-on role with a strong surgical component and a team-oriented culture. \n
What You'll Do
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- Provide comprehensive orthopedic care across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings \n
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage musculoskeletal conditions and injuries \n
- Assist in the operating room and support perioperative care \n
- Conduct inpatient rounding and manage post-operative patients \n
- Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and interdisciplinary teams \n
- Educate patients on treatment plans, recovery, and injury prevention \n
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- Knowledge of growth and development principles \n
- Ability to provide age-appropriate patient care across the lifespan \n
- Ability to assess patient data and deliver care per departmental policies \n
- Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and clinical judgment skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment \n
- Physical stamina and dexterity required for direct patient care \n
- Successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, where applicable. \n
Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances:
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- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)\n
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- Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program \n
- BSN required; MSN preferred \n
- Pennsylvania RN license and CRNP certification \n
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National certification and eligibility for licensure and CRNP certification by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
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- Physician Assistant (PA)\n
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- Graduation from an ARC‑PA–accredited Physician Assistant program \n
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred \n
- Pennsylvania PA license and NCCPA certification \n
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- Required for All APP Candidates\n
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- CPR certification required within 30 days of hire \n
- Successful completion of Pennsylvania clearances:\n
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- Act 33 \n
- Act 34 \n
- Act 73 \n
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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