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UPMC Central PA Neurosurgery PA-C

Job ID: 240002BU
Status:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Day Job
Facility: Pinnacle Health Medical Services – Specialty
Department:
Location: 111 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA
Union Position: NO
Salary Range: $ 104240.0-120000.0 USD

Exciting Opportunity for a Neurosurgery CRNP or PA-C at UPMC Central Pa.

Join the vibrant healthcare team with UPMC’s Neuroscience Institute in Harrisburg, PA, where we’re thrilled to offer a compelling opportunity for Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs) or Certified Physician Assistants (PA-Cs). Be a key player in expanding clinical services in central Pennsylvania and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care. Whether you’re an experienced CRNP/PA-C or a new graduate, we welcome individuals at all stages of their careers, recognizing the value each brings to our dynamic and dedicated team.

Why UPMC Neurosurgery?

  • Collaborative Environment: Join a cohesive, collegial, and committed team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) working together to make a difference.
  • Inclusive Learning Culture: We believe in the power of shared knowledge and growth, fostering an environment where both seasoned professionals and new graduates can thrive and learn from each other.
  • Work-Life Balance: UPMC is committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment that promotes excellent work-life balance, ensuring our healthcare professionals can deliver their best care while taking care of themselves.

What We Offer Our Providers:

  • Comprehensive Onboarding: Robust onboarding programs, training, and ongoing support to ensure the success of new providers.
  • Supportive Atmosphere: Benefit from support among peers and leadership, an open-door policy, and a team approach to patient care.
  • Professional Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of tuition discounts at the University of Pittsburgh for physicians and their immediate family, alongside a clear career ladder for professional growth.
  • Mentor Me Program is a virtual mentorship platform designed to unite APPs from various parts of the health system, transcending the boundaries of business units, hospitals, or regions. It aims to foster a nurturing atmosphere centered on both professional and clinical growth, emphasizing the exchange of knowledge and prioritizing well-being.

  • Competitive Compensation Packages: Enjoy competitive compensation packages, reflecting our commitment to recognizing and rewarding talent.
  • Job Security: Join a growing team, providing stability and opportunities for career advancement.

About the Position:

  • Collaborative Team: Work alongside a strong APP team with supportive and collaborative physicians.
  • Attractive Work Schedules: Ability to work in all clinical settings including outpatient clinic, inpatient rounding/consult service, neuro-interventional, and surgical assisting. Monday – Friday schedule with minimal call responsibilities, including overnight and weekend rotations, shared equally. Willingness to travel to hospital locations including Dauphin and Cumberland counties.  In addition, various satellite office locations in surrounding counties.
  • Stability and Support: Join an experienced and long-tenured team with low turnover, supported by various hospital and practice locations.
  • Comprehensive Specialized Support: Multidisciplinary integration of clinical programs including neurology, neurocritical care, pain management and ortho-spine.
  • Epic EMR system-wide

Grow Your Professional Career with UPMC:

  • Clinical Career Ladder: Our merit-based advancement system allows APPs to progress on a level playing field across all practice settings, rewarding excellence through a three-rung ladder: staff, senior, and expert.

Exciting Opportunity for a Neurosurgery CRNP or PA-C at UPMC Central Pa.

Join the vibrant healthcare team with UPMC’s Neuroscience Institute in Harrisburg, PA, where we’re thrilled to offer a compelling opportunity for Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs) or Certified Physician Assistants (PA-Cs). Be a key player in expanding clinical services in central Pennsylvania and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care. Whether you’re an experienced CRNP/PA-C or a new graduate, we welcome individuals at all stages of their careers, recognizing the value each brings to our dynamic and dedicated team.

Why UPMC Neurosurgery?

  • Collaborative Environment: Join a cohesive, collegial, and committed team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) working together to make a difference.
  • Inclusive Learning Culture: We believe in the power of shared knowledge and growth, fostering an environment where both seasoned professionals and new graduates can thrive and learn from each other.
  • Work-Life Balance: UPMC is committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment that promotes excellent work-life balance, ensuring our healthcare professionals can deliver their best care while taking care of themselves.

What We Offer Our Providers:

  • Comprehensive Onboarding: Robust onboarding programs, training, and ongoing support to ensure the success of new providers.
  • Supportive Atmosphere: Benefit from support among peers and leadership, an open-door policy, and a team approach to patient care.
  • Professional Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of tuition discounts at the University of Pittsburgh for physicians and their immediate family, alongside a clear career ladder for professional growth.
  • Mentor Me Program is a virtual mentorship platform designed to unite APPs from various parts of the health system, transcending the boundaries of business units, hospitals, or regions. It aims to foster a nurturing atmosphere centered on both professional and clinical growth, emphasizing the exchange of knowledge and prioritizing well-being.

  • Competitive Compensation Packages: Enjoy competitive compensation packages, reflecting our commitment to recognizing and rewarding talent.
  • Job Security: Join a growing team, providing stability and opportunities for career advancement.

About the Position:

  • Collaborative Team: Work alongside a strong APP team with supportive and collaborative physicians.
  • Attractive Work Schedules: Ability to work in all clinical settings including outpatient clinic, inpatient rounding/consult service, neuro-interventional, and surgical assisting. Monday – Friday schedule with minimal call responsibilities, including overnight and weekend rotations, shared equally. Willingness to travel to hospital locations including Dauphin and Cumberland counties.  In addition, various satellite office locations in surrounding counties.
  • Stability and Support: Join an experienced and long-tenured team with low turnover, supported by various hospital and practice locations.
  • Comprehensive Specialized Support: Multidisciplinary integration of clinical programs including neurology, neurocritical care, pain management and ortho-spine.
  • Epic EMR system-wide

Grow Your Professional Career with UPMC:

  • Clinical Career Ladder: Our merit-based advancement system allows APPs to progress on a level playing field across all practice settings, rewarding excellence through a three-rung ladder: staff, senior, and expert.

Job Qualifications:

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited CRNP (Acute Care Certified) or PA program—new graduates are encouraged to apply!
  • Commitment: A commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients.
  • Team Orientation: Ability to work collaboratively, provide personalized patient care, and demonstrate clinical outcomes.
  • Licensure: Eligible for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.

Take the next step in your career and be part of our exceptional team at UPMC!

Apply now to contribute to a positive and impactful healthcare environment. Please contact Denise Bordner at bordnerdm2@upmc.edu for more information. 

Take the next step in your career and be part of our exceptional team at UPMC!

Apply now to contribute to a positive and impactful healthcare environment. Please contact Denise Bordner at bordnerdm2@upmc.edu for more information. 

Qualifications:

Job Qualifications:

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited CRNP (Acute Care Certified) or PA program—new graduates are encouraged to apply!
  • Commitment: A commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients.
  • Team Orientation: Ability to work collaboratively, provide personalized patient care, and demonstrate clinical outcomes.
  • Licensure: Eligible for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.

CAREER GROWTH

Grow Your Nursing Career

Spanning over 20 clinical specialties and more than 50 unique nursing roles, every nurse at UPMC can achieve and advance their goals with the My Nursing Career Ladder. Whether you’re looking to progress to an elevated role or continue your education, UPMC equips nurses with the resources, feedback, leadership, and benefits to help you succeed and achieve your career goals. Here’s how a few nurses have grown their careers through the years at UPMC:

Clyde C.

As a Professional Staff Nurse, Expert at UPMC Muncy, Clyde is a great example of someone who has taken advantage of UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder to grow his career while remaining in the same hospital location.

Clyde’s Career Journey:

⦁ 2017: Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Muncy
⦁ 2021: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Muncy
⦁ 2022: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II – UPMC Muncy
⦁ 2022-present: Professional Staff Nurse, Expert – UPMC Muncy

Male nurse stands in front of hospital, smiling at the camera.

Michelle B.

In her current role as a Professional Staff Nurse, Expert at UPMC Presbyterian, Michelle cares for patients with chronic and ongoing health issues as part of a Medical-Surgical unit. Michelle enjoys the daily change that Med-Surg nursing brings, and has found a career path that is interesting, meaningful, and full of opportunity.

Michelle’s Career Journey:

⦁ 2019: Staff Nurse – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2020: Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2021: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2021: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2022: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2023: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert – UPMC Presbyterian

Michelle, a blonde nurse, smiles at the camera outside of a hospital setting.

Jouli H.

Born in Syria, Jouli H. had a childhood dream of becoming a nurse. After moving to the United States and initially pursuing a different career, Jouli decided to return to school when she turned 30, returning to the hope and dream she had as a little girl. After attending UPMC Mercy School of Nursing, Jouli has continued her UPMC career journey, even becoming a mother along the way.

Jouli’s Career Journey:

⦁ 2020: Staff Nurse – UPMC Mercy
⦁ 2020: Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Mercy
⦁ 2021: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC Mercy
⦁ 2022: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Casual – UPMC Mercy
⦁ 2023: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Casual – UPMC Mercy

Jouli wears blue scrubs in a hospital room, looks at camera with a soft smile on her face.

INSURANCE SERVICES DIVISION OF UPMC

Advance Your Future

A career with UPMC means more than just caring for patients – when you’re a part of UPMC Insurance Services Division, it means caring for more than four million insurance members, too. UPMC Insurance Services Division offers a full range of health insurance products and services to our network across the country, providing peace of mind, better health, and financial security to our members, along with limitless career opportunities and a rewarding mission to those on our team.

About UPMC Insurance Services Division

As an integrated health care provider-insurer, UPMC goes beyond patient care to provide insurance products and services to millions of members. Our team partners with UPMC and community network providers to deliver knowledge and expertise that provides the highest quality care at the most affordable price, supporting our members through service, communication, and more.

Fast Facts:

  • We provide insurance products and services to over more than four million members.
  • UPMC’s Insurance Services Division offers a full range of health insurance options including UPMC Health Plan, Workpartners, UPMC for Life, UPMC for You, UPMC for Kids, UPMC Community HealthChoices, and Community Care Behavioral Health.
  • UPMC Health Plan is among the nation’s fastest-growing health plans.

Opportunities on Our Team

We’ve got a job that’s just right for you! UPMC Insurance Services Division team offers a vast array of career paths and opportunities, from career areas like customer service, data analytics, and information technology and even patient care roles like social work, nursing, and care management.

Whether in non-clinical or patient-facing roles, our team impacts patients and members by providing quality experiences before, during, and after their care, building relationships in a unique and meaningful way.

Recognized for Excellence

Be a part of an award-winning team! UPMC Insurance Services Division has been recognized for outstanding care and service with awards that include:

  1. U.S. News and World Report named UPMC for Life a “Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage” in Pennsylvania for 2024.
  2. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has named UPMC Health Plan an “Equality 100 Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion” for 2023–2024.
  3. UPMC for Life ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction* among Medicare Advantage Plans in Pennsylvania by J.D. Power.
  4. The Ethisphere Institute named UPMC as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the sixth consecutive year.

*Results are based on award-eligible plans in Pennsylvania by J.D. Power. For J.D. Power 2024 award information visit, jdpower.com/awards.

Jump-Start Your Career

Looking to launch a career with longevity and opportunity? With countless entry-level opportunities for recent graduates, along with tools and resources that empower you as you learn and grow, UPMC Insurance Services Division is the perfect place to get a career started.

Interested in taking your career to new heights? Our career paths and advancement opportunities will provide you with chances to achieve your goals at every step.

BENEFITS AND LIFE AT UPMC

Why Work Here

We know that you have many options when choosing where to build your career. So why choose UPMC? We can think of a few reasons.

Work-Life Balance

Finding the ideal balance to manage the important elements in your life.

Development & Opportunities

Enhancing your career through continued learning opportunities and/or advancement.

Compensation

Receiving competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay.

Performance & Recognition

Rewarding performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC.

Benefits

Providing assistance and security to meet the current and future needs of you and your family.

Work-Life Balance

Finding the ideal balance to manage the important elements in your life.

Development & Opportunities

Enhancing your career through continued learning opportunities and/or advancement.

Compensation

Receiving competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay.

Performance & Recognition

Rewarding performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC.

Benefits

Providing assistance and security to meet the current and future needs of you and your family.

Benefits that Matter to You

We’re committed to providing benefits that meet your needs and support your well-being in all areas of life.

  • Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
  • Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
  • Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
  • Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
  • Employer-paid life insurance

Benefits that Matter to You

We’re committed to providing benefits that meet your needs and support your well-being in all areas of life.

  • Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
  • Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
  • Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
  • Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
  • Employer-paid life insurance

Benefits that Matter to You

We’re committed to providing our employees with benefits that meet their needs and support their well-being in all areas of life.

  • Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
  • Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
  • Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
  • Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
  • Employer-paid life insurance

Support for You – and Your Family

Your career doesn’t impact just you, but the people you care about, too. We’re making sure your career works for the whole family.

  • Two weeks of paid parental leave
  • Family planning resources
  • Tuition assistance for dependents
  • Comprehensive health care for dependents
  • Emergency child and elder care options
  • Flexible work arrangements

Support for You – and Your Family

Your career doesn’t impact just you, but the people you care about, too. We’re making sure your career works for the whole family.

  • Two weeks of paid parental leave
  • Family planning resources
  • Tuition assistance for dependents
  • Comprehensive health care for dependents
  • Emergency child and elder care options
  • Flexible work arrangements

Support for You – and Your Family

Your career doesn’t impact just you, but the people you care about, too. We’re making sure your career works for the whole family.

  • Flexibility to choose the shifts and work arrangements work best for your lifestyle
  • Two weeks of paid parental leave
  • Family planning resources
  • Comprehensive health care for dependents
  • Emergency child and elder care options

A Culture That Cares

At UPMC, you can find a home among people who share your passions and care about who you are.

A Culture That Cares

At UPMC, you can find a home among people who share your passions and care about who you are.

A Culture That Cares

UPMC is a place where you can find a home, no matter your gender, race, sexual orientation, age, or culture, and where you can meet people who share your passions and care about you.

Tools to Reach Your Potential

Once you become a member of our team, the journey doesn’t stop there. UPMC is committed to supporting your growth and helping you build the career of your dreams.

  • Up to $6,000 of annual tuition assistance
  • Ongoing learning via LinkedIn Learning
  • Accelerated career pathways for growth
  • Robust instructor-led education and learning pathways

Tools to Reach Your Potential

Once you become a member of our team, the journey doesn’t stop there. UPMC is committed to supporting your growth and helping you build the career of your dreams.

  • Up to $6,000 of annual tuition assistance
  • Ongoing learning via LinkedIn Learning
  • Accelerated career pathways for growth
  • Robust instructor-led education and learning pathways

Tools to Reach Your Potential

Once you become a member of our team, the journey doesn’t stop there. UPMC is committed to supporting your growth and helping you build the career of your dreams.

  • Unlimited educational possibilities, including no-cost BSN and MSN programs
  • Robust career ladders for every nurse – no matter your specialty, location, or career stage
  • Up to $6,000 of annual tuition assistance
  • Ongoing learning opportunities

Expansive Opportunity

Where do you want to go with your career? Wherever it is, UPMC can take you there.

Expansive Opportunity

Where do you want to go with your career? Wherever it is, UPMC can take you there.

Expansive Opportunity

Where do you want to go with your career? Wherever it is, UPMC can take you there.

* Note: Benefits described may not be applicable to all staff.

Read More about Nursing at UPMC

Keshon, a younger male nurse, wears blue scrubs outside a hospital, looks at camera with a soft smile on his face.

Through tuition assistance and mentorship by coworkers, Keshon launched his nursing career in his hometown of McKeesport.

Jouli wears blue scrubs in a hospital room, looks at camera with a soft smile on her face.

Since growing up in Syria, Jouli H.’s story has been one that inspires all of us to remember how empowerment can truly change someone’s life.

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We asked our nurses to shed some light on what Med-Surg nursing means to them. Get to know Med-Surg nursing – in four words – from UPMC nurses!

Read More about UPMC Insurance Services Division

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In UPMC Insurance Services Division, analysts work to understand, innovate, and improve the products and services UPMC provides.

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Eddie S. shares how his passion for football, fishing, and friendship shapes his life and his career with UPMC Health Plan.

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We asked our nurses to shed some light on what Med-Surg nursing means to them. Get to know Med-Surg nursing – in four words – from UPMC nurses!

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