Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist - Nights

Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)

UPMC is seeking a Full-Time Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant/PA or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner/CRNP) to join the Hospitalist team at UPMC Wellsboro. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a 100% inpatient setting while working a highly desirable 7-on / 7-off night schedule that supports both clinical impact and extended time off.

UPMC Wellsboro is a 25-bed critical access hospital with a 6-bed ICU, offering a close-knit care environment with exposure to both routine and higher-acuity inpatient cases.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• 7-on / 7-off
• Predictable block scheduling with extended time off
• Night shift (12 hour shifts)
• 7 PM - 7 AM

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Sign-on bonus available
• Annual quality incentive opportunity
• CME: 5 days & $2,500 annually
• Robust retirement & benefits package

Why Join Us?

• Practice in a 100% inpatient setting, managing diverse and complex cases
• Join a collaborative hospital medicine team that values autonomy and teamwork
• Enjoy a predictable 7-on / 7-off schedule, providing built-in work-life balance
• Have meaningful impact during overnight care when patients need it most
• Work in a supportive, close-knit hospital environment where your contributions are highly valued

This is an excellent opportunity for providers who enjoy inpatient medicine and are seeking a schedule that combines clinical intensity with extended time off.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care for hospitalized patients during overnight shifts
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and complex medical conditions
• Perform admissions, cross-coverage, and patient assessments as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care
• Respond to urgent clinical situations and support rapid decision-making overnight
• Document care and ensure smooth transitions for daytime care team

• 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
  • National certification and eligibility for licensure and CRNP certification by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
  • Acute Care Certification
• Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Graduation from an ARC-PAaccredited Physician Assistant program
  • Bachelor's or master's degree preferred
  • Pennsylvania PA license and NCCPA certification
• Required for All APP Candidates
  • CPR certification (required within 30 days of hire)
  • Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran