Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Inpatient Pediatrics & Newborn Medicine
Magee-Womens UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA
Join the Pediatric Hospitalist team at Magee-Womens UPMC Hamot as a part-time Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant (PA). This is an excellent opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver hands-on inpatient pediatric and newborn care in a collaborative, physician-and-APP-led practice in beautiful Erie, Pennsylvania.
If you are passionate about pediatric hospitalist medicine, newborn care, and working in a high-acuity yet tight-knit team environment, UPMC wants to hear from you.
Hours
- Part-time, 20 hours per week, 10- and 12-hour shifts
- Days and nights, 24/7 coverage model (rotation)
- Weekends and holidays required as part of rotation
Position Specifics
- Acute Care Certification required for CRNP applicants
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required
- Provide inpatient pediatric care including:
- Rounding on pediatric inpatients on the hospital floor
- Seeing and admitting pediatric patients from the Emergency Department
- Admitting infusion patients
- Rounding on well newborn infants in the nursery
Department Details
- Cohesive, long-tenured team of 4 pediatric hospitalist physicians and 4 Advanced Practice Providers, growing to add an additional APP.
- Collaborative culture with strong physician–APP partnership and a focus on excellent patient care.
- Backed by UPMC, one of the nation's leading integrated academic health systems, offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, retirement programs, and meaningful career growth opportunities for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
Advanced Practice Provider:
The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) is a collaborative member of the care team who provides high-quality patient care through independent clinical judgment and physician collaboration. The APP manages patient care across the continuum, builds strong interdisciplinary relationships, and demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and emerging leadership within the healthcare team.
The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes. The posted salary range for this position is for the Senior level which requires three (3) or more years of experience.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality patient care by applying sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and evidence-based practice. Develop and implement individualized plans of care that support patient safety, quality outcomes, and satisfaction.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver coordinated care and patient education. Actively seek feedback, guidance, and learning opportunities to continuously strengthen clinical skills and professional practice.
- Contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, ethical awareness, accountability, and teamwork. Participate in quality improvement efforts, support colleagues, and engage in initiatives that enhance patient care and the clinical practice environment.
