Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hillman Cancer Center Altoona

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.

Qualifications:

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