Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Vascular Surgery

Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute

Vascular Surgery - UPMC Williamsport

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

In this role, you'll make a meaningful impact caring for patients with complex vascular conditions, with a balanced practice that includes clinic, hospital-based care, and operating room experience.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• No holidays
• Balanced schedule across clinic, hospital, & operating room
• Approx. 40% Outpatient, 40% Rounding/Consults, & 20% OR

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Sign-on bonus available
• Annual quality incentive opportunity
• Generous CME days and dollars
• 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 vascular team
• Care for a diverse population across the full continuum of vascular disease
• Gain experience in clinic, inpatient care, and the operating room
• Work in a dynamic environment that blends surgical and medical management
• Be supported in a culture focused on clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovation

This is more than a vascular surgery role-it's an opportunity to build a well-rounded, procedural-oriented career within a nationally respected program while maintaining a balanced schedule.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive care for vascular surgery patients across multiple settings
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic vascular conditions
• Perform inpatient rounding and consults
• Assist in the operating room and participate in perioperative care
• Deliver outpatient care and follow-up in clinic
• Collaborate with vascular surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and disease management
• 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 required within 30 days of hire

• Act 34 Clearance

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran