Lead Advanced Practice Provider - General Surgery

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a Lead Advanced Practice Provider for General Surgery in Lancaster, PA. The role focuses on building and sustaining a high-performing APP team, shaping practice standards, and coordinating coverage with physicians and leadership to meet surgical service goals.

Leadership experience is preferred, with emphasis on recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, and scheduling. Join a system committed to growth, innovation, and comprehensive patient care within the community.

Qualifications

• Three years of APP experience.
• Current licensure for NP/PA/Midwife in the state of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a high‑performing APP team within Surgical Services.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, and scheduling of APPs.
• Standardize clinical practices and sustainable care models across specialties.
• Collaborate with physicians and leadership to optimize APP coverage.
• Drive growth opportunities and ensure integration with broader strategy.

Skills

Leadership

APP experience

Recruitment/mentorship

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

Physician Assistant license

BLS certification

Job description

Lead Advanced Practice Provider - General Surgery

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.0
Shift:Varied
Hours:10's, 12's, and/or 24-hour shifts

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Leadership opportunities within Surgical Services provide experienced APPs the opportunity to help build and develop a high-performing team while shaping the future of advanced practice across the service line. APP leaders will support recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, scheduling, clinical standards, and team development while helping organize and optimize APP coverage across surgical specialties. Working closely with physician, operational, and system advanced practice leadership, these leaders will help develop sustainable care models, standardize practices, identify opportunities for growth and improvement, and ensure APPs are effectively integrated into the broader strategy of Surgical Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Three (3) year of APP experience required
• Currently licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner, Midwife, or Physician Assistant by State of employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Two (2) years leadership experience preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP?

#WeAre committed to providing patient- and family-centered care to all patients —and skillfully handle needs at every level of complexity utilizing our shared governance model of care. The Medical Group is constructed of both primary care and multi-specialty offices that are striving to make a difference in each patient’s healthcare routine. Working alongside seasoned professionals, you will be spearheading the mission of Penn State Health to provide the highest quality care to all patients within their local community! Working with us means being part of a team that strives to provide excellent patient care every day, but also one that works together to set and achieve goals, build on the Penn State Health legacy and create new possibilities for the future.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.