PA or CRNP, Staff or Senior - Northwest Primary Care

About the role

Join UPMC Northwest Primary Care in Franklin, PA as a full-time Advanced Practice Provider. We welcome both Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) and Physician Assistant (PA) candidates. This is an outpatient primary care role spanning Internal Medicine and Family Medicine, where you’ll deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care to the Franklin community.

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, Education, Certifications, and Clearances

• For 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
• For 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

• Minimum of 3 years of APP experience or completion of a post-graduate residency
• Completion of national certification appropriate to discipline
• 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

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Benefits and Life at UPMC

• Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
• Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
• Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
• Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
• Employer-paid life insurance