PA or CRNP, Staff or Senior - Hillman Cancer Center, St. Margaret

About the Role

UPMC is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our Hematology / Oncology team. This role is ideal for an APP who is passionate about cancer care and wants to practice within a collaborative environment.

Position Details

• Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
• Location: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC St. Margaret - 200 Delafield Rd, 15215 Pittsburgh, PA, including occasional travel to Natrona Heights Office - 1604 Burtner Rd
• Position Specifics: 80% outpatient clinic time, 20% inpatient rounding
• Medical or oncology experience is preferred
• Our department includes a network of 180 APPs

Why Join Us?

• Practice with predictable hours, no call, and no weekends—allowing you to grow clinically while maintaining balance
• Supports both experienced APPs and new graduates seeking strong mentorship in oncology care
• 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

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

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate patient care
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span
• 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 healthcare environment
• Physical stamina and dexterity required for direct patient care

Licensure and Certifications

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP):

• Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program required
• BSN required; MSN preferred
• Current Pennsylvania RN license and CRNP certification required
• National certification and eligibility for licensure and CRNP certification by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

Physician Assistant (PA):

• Graduation from an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program required
• Bachelor's or master's degree preferred
• Current Pennsylvania PA license and NCCPA certification required

Required for All APP Candidates:

• Current CPR certification
• Successful completion of required Pennsylvania clearances: Act 33, Act 34, Act 73

Senior-Level Requirements

To qualify for or maintain Senior Advanced Practice Provider status, candidates must meet the following:

• Minimum of 3 years of APP experience or completion of a post-graduate residency
• Completion of national certification appropriate to discipline
• Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual evaluations
• Completion of an OAPP-approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion
• Department Chair approval required for promotion
• ACLS, ITLS, NALS, PALS, or other approved certification meeting AHA standards (including didactic and skills validation) within 30 days of hire
• If practicing in an outpatient or other non-inpatient setting, APPs can use one of the certifications above or use a business unit approved certification which is relevant, and value added to the practice setting
• This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice