Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Adolescent Medicine

UPMC

1 month ago

Oakland, PennsylvaniaFull TimePediatrics

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Practice Authority in Pennsylvania

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Adolescent Medicine in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Applies basic professional practice knowledge and skills appropriate for practice setting.

Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation.

Demonstrates critical thinking in all areas of professional practice.

Learns to incorporate acceptable standards of professional practice as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with UPMC in United States.

Key Skills

Adolescent MedicinePrimary CareSpecialty CareGynecologyReproductive HealthCommunity HealthWeight ManagementEating DisordersOutpatient ClinicCritical ThinkingPatient Care DeliveryClinical JudgmentCollaborationPatient SafetyEvidence-Based PracticeProfessional Development

Requirements

Candidates must be a Physician Assistant (PA) or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) with required licensure and certifications, including current state licenses, CPR, and background clearances (Acts 33, 73, 34). Experience in adolescent to young adult health is preferred, and candidates with less than three years of experience are required to complete the one-year UPMC Pediatric Adolescent Medicine APP Fellowship Program.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Adolescent Medicine at UPMC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Pediatrics position at UPMC is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Oakland, Pennsylvania.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Adolescent Medicine, Primary Care, Specialty Care, Gynecology, Reproductive Health, Community Health, Weight Management, Eating Disorders. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing comprehensive primary and specialty care for adolescents and young adults in an outpatient clinic setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes. Responsibilities include applying professional practice knowledge, formulating patie...

Benefits package: Health and welfare benefits, Medical, vision, dental, life and disability, Exceptional retirement program, PTO, Wellness programs, Paid parental leave, Competitive pay, Base pay, merit, and premium pay. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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