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
Qualifications:
- 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
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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
- CPR certification -
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran