Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care

Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)

Primary Care / Family Medicine

UPMC - Northern Potter & Westfield Health Centers

UPMC Cole Medical Group is seeking a Full-Time Advanced Practice Provider (PA or CRNP) to join our rural Primary Care team serving the Northern Potter and Westfield communities. This is a great opportunity to practice meaningful, relationship-based medicine in a 100% outpatient setting with a strong focus on continuity of care and community impact.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Rotating on-call schedule
• No major holidays
• No inpatient, hospital, or OR responsibilities
  
  

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Sign-on bonus available
• Production incentive based on wRVU
• Potential to earn 5% of base salary in quality & citizenship incentive
• CME: 5 days & $3,000 annually
• Generous time off - 46 working weeks/year; all other time is for PTO & UPMC observed holidays
  
  

Locations

• Northern Potter Health Center | 511 Academy St. Ulysses, PA 16948
• Westfield Health Center | 222 Church St. Westfield, PA 16950
  
  

Why This Role Stands Out

• Practice true primary care in a close-knit rural community
• Build long-term relationships with patients and families
• Work in a supportive, team-based environment
• Enjoy a schedule that supports work-life balance
• Focus on patient care without hospital responsibilities
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive primary care using evidence-based practice
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions
• Develop personalized care plans focused on quality outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Educate patients and families to support long-term health
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure coordinated care
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Interest in rural health and community-focused care
• Commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and patient-centered care
• Knowledge of growth and development principles
• Ability to provide age-appropriate patient care across the lifespan
• 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 environment
• Physical stamina and dexterity required for direct patient care
• Successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, where applicable.
  
  

Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
• Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program
• BSN required; MSN preferred
• Pennsylvania RN license and CRNP certification
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• Physician Assistant (PA)
• Graduation from an ARC‑PA–accredited Physician Assistant program
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred
• Pennsylvania PA license and NCCPA certification
  
  

• Required for All APP Candidates
• CPR certification -
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Successful completion of Pennsylvania clearances:
• Act 33
• Act 34
• Act 73
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran