Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hospitalist Medicine @ HUP Cedar (Nights)
Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
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Philadelphia, PA
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Posted March 26, 2026
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Responsibilities
- The Physician Assistant will contribute to excellence in education, leadership, professionalism, and clinical practice.
- Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence based practice standards in collaboration with team.
- Maintains accurate and confidential medical records.
- Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in electronic medical records.
- Identifies self properly to the patient and family and clarifies the role of Physician Assistant if necessary.
- The Physician Assistant shall function within their scope and refer to the supervising physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the supervising physician, or when requested by the patient.
- Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and written agreement.
- Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards.
- Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team.
- Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.
- Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.
- Provide patient education, counseling, and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventive care.
- Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization.
- Participated in preceptorship of PA students and other healthcare learners.
- Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.
Commitments
The Division of Hospital Medicine is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (NPs and/or PAs) to provide medical care to the patients at their satellite location, HUP CEDAR.
This position is full time nights, with a set rotation of 7 nights on/ 7 nights off.
The APP is responsible for night admissions and cross cover patients on the Hospitalist service.
All Physician Assistants function under the guidelines as designed by Penn Medicine medical staff and are credentialed through that body.
The CRNP and/or PA-C must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.
Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission.
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Requirements
- This position is for experienced APPs with 2+ years of experience.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
- BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (For providers in the ambulatory setting) required
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Pennsylvania State license, active and in good standing at time of hire
- Prescriptive Authority (Required)
- Registered Nurse - PA (Required if Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
- Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant Training Program (PA-C) – Required
- The CRNP and/or PA-C must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.
Preferred Skills
- This position is for experienced APPs with 2+ years of experience.
- Education Specialization: Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing or Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate Degree – Physician Assistant - Required
Education
- (Required) – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
- (Required) – BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (For providers in the ambulatory setting) required
- (Required) – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required
- (Not required) – Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Pennsylvania State license, active and in good standing at time of hire
- (Required) – Registered Nurse - PA (Required if Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
- (Not required) – Education or Equivalent Experience:
- (Required) – Education Specialization: Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing or Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate Degree – Physician Assistant - Required
- (Required) – Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant Training Program (PA-C) – Required
- (Not required) – The CRNP and/or PA-C must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
The Division of Hospital Medicine is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (NPs and/or PAs) to provide medical care to the patients at their satellite location, HUP CEDAR. This position is full time nights, with a set rotation of 7 nights on/ 7 nights off. The APP is responsible for night admissions and cross cover patients on the Hospitalist service. This position is for experienced APPs with 2+ years of experience.
Summary:
All Physician Assistants function under the guidelines as designed by Penn Medicine medical staff and are credentialed through that body. The Physician Assistant will be held accountable through a formal job description, delineation of privileges, and through a Written Practice Agreement with their supervising physician. All clinical work hours and associated requirements will be defined and managed under the direction of the supervising physician and within the Human Resource guidelines. The Physician Assistant will contribute to excellence in education, leadership, professionalism, and clinical practice.
Responsibilities:
Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence based practice standards in collaboration with team.
Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in electronic medical records.
Identifies self properly to the patient and family and clarifies the role of Physician Assistant if necessary.
The Physician Assistant shall function within their scope and refer to the supervising physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the supervising physician, or when requested by the patient.
Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and written agreement.
Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards.
Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team.
Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.
Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.
Provide patient education, counseling, and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventive care.
Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization.
Participated in preceptorship of PA students and other healthcare learners.
Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.
Credentials:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (For providers in the ambulatory setting) required
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Pennsylvania State license, active and in good standing at time of hire
Prescriptive Authority (Required)
Registered Nurse - PA (Required if Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
Education or Equivalent Experience:
Education Specialization: Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing or Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate Degree – Physician Assistant - Required
Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant Training Program (PA-C) – Required
The CRNP and/or PA-C must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
The Division of Hospital Medicine is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (NPs and/or PAs) to provide medical care to the patients at their satellite location, HUP CEDAR. This position is full time nights, with a set rotation of 7 nights on/ 7 nights off. The APP is responsible for night admissions and cross cover patients on the Hospitalist service. This position is for experienced APPs with 2+ years of experience.
Summary:
All Physician Assistants function under the guidelines as designed by Penn Medicine medical staff and are credentialed through that body. The Physician Assistant will be held accountable through a formal job description, delineation of privileges, and through a Written Practice Agreement with their supervising physician. All clinical work hours and associated requirements will be defined and managed under the direction of the supervising physician and within the Human Resource guidelines. The Physician Assistant will contribute to excellence in education, leadership, professionalism, and clinical practice.
Responsibilities:
Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence based practice standards in collaboration with team.
Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in electronic medical records.
Identifies self properly to the patient and family and clarifies the role of Physician Assistant if necessary.
The Physician Assistant shall function within their scope and refer to the supervising physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the supervising physician, or when requested by the patient.
Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and written agreement.
Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards.
Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team.
Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.
Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.
Provide patient education, counseling, and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventive care.
Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization.
Participated in preceptorship of PA students and other healthcare learners.
Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.
Credentials:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (For providers in the ambulatory setting) required
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Pennsylvania State license, active and in good standing at time of hire
Prescriptive Authority (Required)
Registered Nurse - PA (Required if Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
Education or Equivalent Experience:
Education Specialization: Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing or Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate Degree – Physician Assistant - Required
Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant Training Program (PA-C) – Required
The CRNP and/or PA-C must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.