Primary Care NP/PA: Elevate Care & Earn Performance Bonuses

Highmark Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking qualified Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for primary care roles. The positions emphasize patient-centered care, coordination with the care team, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

In addition to base compensation, a quality-based annual bonus is offered, with requirements including licensure, board certification, and ongoing recertification. The role requires CA-P and DEA licensure within designated timelines.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree MSN from an approved NP program.
• National Board Certification for Nurse Practitioners (AANP/ANCC/NCC/PNCB).
• Practicing-state NP license.
• Prescriptive Authority within 60 days of hire.
• DEA licensure within 60 days of hire.
• CPR – American Heart Association.
• Act 34/33/73 background clearances.
• PA qualification: PA-C or board eligible; NCCPA recertification.
• DEA licensure within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care: record medical history, perform physical assessment, and document records.
• Coordinate care with patient, family, and interdisciplinary team; involve supervising physician as needed.
• Monitor and ensure continuity of care with periodic physician evaluations.
• Prepare prescription orders, administer medications, injections, sutures, and wound care.
• Educate patients and families on health, medications, and treatment instructions.
• Triage calls and monitor continuity of care.
• Participate in performance and quality improvement initiatives; ensure regulatory compliance.
• May assist with outpatient concerns and specialty-specific duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

MSN degree (NP program)

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking qualified Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for primary care roles. The positions emphasize patient-centered care, coordination with the care team, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

In addition to base compensation, a quality-based annual bonus is offered, with requirements including licensure, board certification, and ongoing recertification. The role requires CA-P and DEA licensure within designated timelines.