Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hillman Cancer Center Altoona
UPMC
Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)
Join UPMC Altoona Cancer Center as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - either a Physician Assistant (PA) or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in hematology/oncology care, working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in patient outcomes.
Hours
+ Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Position Specifics
+ Role open to Physician Assistants and CRNPs (Acute Care certification preferred for CRNPs)
+ Focus: Hematology/Oncology
+ Clinical mix:
+ Outpatient clinic: ~80%
+ Hospital rounding: ~20%
+ Incentive and productivity programs available
Why Join Us?
+ Inclusive and Supportive Environment: We welcome new grads and experienced professionals alike. We employ over 200 Advanced Practice Providers across the Hillman Cancer Center Network with an APP lead reporting structure.
+ Professional Growth: Take advantage of our CME opportunities, OAPP Jump Start program, and APP Career Ladder to further your education and skills.
+ Work-Life Balance: No on-call duties, weekends, or rotations. Focus on what you love, Monday through Friday daylight hours.
_The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes._
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP):
+ The successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required
+ BSN, MSN is preferred
+ Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred
+ Current state RN license and CRNP certification are required
+ National certification, eligible for licensure by Pennsylvania board of nursing, eligible for certification as a CRNP by Pennsylvania state board of nursing
+ Current CPR certification is required
+ Act 33 Clearance will be required
+ Act 73 Clearance will be required
+ Act 34 Clearance required
Physician Assistant (PA):
+ A graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) is required
+ BS or MS candidate is preferred
+ Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred
+ Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required
+ Current CPR certification is required
+ Act 33 Clearance will be required
+ Act 73 Clearance will be required
+ Act 34 Clearance required
Senior Level
+ Minimum 3 years of experience or Completion of a post-graduate residency
+ The successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or a graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) program is required
+ BSN, MSN preferred for CRNP, BS or MS preferred for PA
+ Completion of National Certification
+ Must achieve a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual performance evaluation for consideration and to maintain status annually
+ Completion of an OAPP approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion into the position.
+ Must have department chair approval for promotion
+ ACLS or ITLS or NALS or PALS or ACLS or other certifications listed must meet AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
OAPP: 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._
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran