What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant or CRNP - Emergency Med position at UPMC?
Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)
Emergency Department
Northern Tier - UPMC Wellsboro & UPMC Cole
UPMC is seeking a Full-Time Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant/PA or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner/CRNP) to join our Emergency Department team serving the Northern Tier region. This role is primarily based at UPMC Wellsboro with additional coverage at UPMC Cole.
This is an excellent opportunity for providers who thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and value practicing in rural emergency medicine settings with strong team support.
Schedule & Work-Life Balance
- 1,600 hours annually
- Primary location: UPMC Wellsboro (approximately 90%) | Secondary location: UPMC Cole (approximately 10%)
- UPMC Wellsboro shifts: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM (7 days/wk)
- UPMC Cole shifts: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Monday–Thursday)
- Weekend and holiday rotation based on volume-driven block scheduling
- No on-call responsibilities
Compensation & Incentives
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Sign-on bonus available
- Annual incentive bonus opportunity (up to 5% base salary)
- CME: $3,000 annually
- Robust retirement & benefits package
Why This Role Stands Out
- Practice across two Critical Access Hospitals serving rural communities
- Exposure to a broad range of high-acuity emergency cases
- Work within 24/7 emergency departments supported by multidisciplinary teams
- Strong clinical variety with a primary home base at UPMC Wellsboro
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the northern tier.
What You'll Do
- Provide comprehensive emergency care for patients presenting with a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries
- Perform evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans in a fast-paced ED setting
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality care
- Stabilize and manage high-acuity patients in a Critical Access Hospital environment
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Participate in weekend and holiday rotations as scheduled
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000