Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute

Cardiology - UPMC Williamsport

UPMC is seeking a Full-Time Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant/PA or Nurse Practitioner/CRNP to join our Cardiology team within the nationally renowned UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Williamsport. This is an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care across both inpatient and outpatient settings while working alongside a highly collaborative and experienced heart team.

In this role, you'll make a meaningful impact caring for a large and diverse patient population, with a balanced practice that includes both clinic and hospital-based care.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Hospital & call rotation with APP team
• Blend of outpatient clinic and inpatient rounding

Compensation & Incentives

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

Why Join Us?

At UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, you'll be part of one of the nation's premier cardiovascular programs-recognized for excellence in patient outcomes and advanced treatment capabilities. Our team combines cutting-edge innovation with a compassionate, patient-first approach to care.

• Practice alongside a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary heart team

• Manage care for a large and diverse cardiology patient population

• Gain experience across both outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings

• Deliver care that blends advanced treatment with personalized patient relationships

• Work in an environment that focuses on clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovation

This is more than a cardiology role-it's an opportunity to grow your career in a nationally respected program while developing a well-rounded clinical skillset across the continuum of cardiac care.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive cardiovascular care in both outpatient and inpatient settings
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic cardiac conditions
• Participate in hospital rounding and collaborate on inpatient care plans
• Develop individualized care plans focused on quality outcomes
• Educate patients and families on heart health and disease prevention
• Collaborate with cardiologists and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated 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

• National certification and eligibility for licensure and CRNP certification by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

• 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