Lead Advanced Practice Provider - General Surgery

Location: US:PA: Lancaster. Work Type: Full Time (FTE 1.0). Shift: Varied Hours: 10's, 12's, and/or 24-hour shifts. For questions, contact Jill R. Brubaker at jbrubaker@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

About the role

Leadership position within Surgical Services for experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) focused on team building, development, and shaping advanced practice across the service line.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and mentorship of APPs
• Assist with scheduling and uphold clinical standards
• Contribute to team development and optimize APP coverage across surgical specialties
• Collaborate with physician, operational, and system advanced practice leadership to develop sustainable care models
• Standardize practices and identify opportunities for growth and improvement
• Ensure APPs are effectively integrated into the broader Surgical Services strategy

Requirements

• Master’s degree
• Three (3) years of APP experience
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner, Midwife, or Physician Assistant in the state of employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of leadership experience

Benefits

• 50% Penn State tuition discount for eligible full‑time employees and dependents (spouse, children) effective Jan 1 2027, applicable at University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period
• Employee wellness programs and fitness discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
• Generous paid time off, personal time, and paid parental leave
• Retirement plan, extended illness bank, life insurance, and identity theft protection
• Competitive pay and tuition reimbursement
• PAWS UP employee recognition program
• HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Virtual Benefits Orientation, and employee‑exclusive concierge service for scheduling

Schedule

Varied hours including