Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Altoona, Pennsylvania About the POSITION:
A well-established, nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its primary care team in Altoona, Pennsylvania .
Provide full-scope primary care to patients across the lifespan
Deliver comprehensive, compassionate, and continuous medical care in a community health setting
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, provide preventive care, and promote overall health and wellness
Opportunity to develop long-term relationships with patients and families
Serve a diverse patient population with a strong emphasis on improving access to quality healthcare
Join an established, mission-driven healthcare organization with a large network of community health centers throughout Pennsylvania
Work within a collaborative healthcare environment that includes primary care, behavioral health, dental, pediatrics, women's health, and other specialty services
The organization has served communities for more than 40 years and has grown from a single health center into a significant regional community healthcare network
As an FQHC, the organization is committed to providing accessible healthcare regardless of a patient's ability to pay
About the SCHEDULE:
About the QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Appropriate national certification
Current or eligible for Pennsylvania NP or PA licensure
Current or eligible for DEA registration
Comfortable utilizing Electronic Health Records
Ability to provide comprehensive and continuous primary care in a compassionate, patient-centered manner
Comfortable practicing with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating with the broader healthcare team
About the COMMUNITY:
Altoona, Pennsylvania is located in the scenic Allegheny Mountains of central Pennsylvania and offers an attractive combination of affordability, outdoor recreation, and access to larger metropolitan areas.
Conveniently positioned between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg
Surrounded by mountains, parks, trails, and four-season outdoor recreation
Excellent opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, camping, skiing, and other outdoor activities
Strong local arts, entertainment, dining, shopping, and community-event scene
Family-friendly community with access to schools, healthcare services, and everyday amenities
Offers a more relaxed pace of life while remaining within driving distance of major Pennsylvania cities
Attractive option for providers looking for a community-oriented lifestyle with easy access to the outdoors
About the ORGANIZATION:
This nonprofit, community-focused FQHC has been serving patients since 1984 and has expanded into a large network of community health centers throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.
The organization provides an integrated range of healthcare services, including primary and family medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health and psychiatry, dental care, women's health, and specialty and supportive healthcare services.
The organization's mission centers on expanding access to high-quality healthcare, particularly for patients and communities that may otherwise face barriers to care.
About the COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
$120,000+ annual salary , with compensation based on experience
Eligible to apply for state and federal student loan repayment programs
FTCA malpractice coverage
CME allowance
Coverage/reimbursement for professional society memberships, licensing, DEA, and other eligible professional expenses
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employee and family plans available
Benefits eligibility beginning upon start
Employer-paid short-term disability
Employer-paid life insurance
Retirement plan
Paid Time Off
8 paid holidays
College savings plan
Fitness center membership reimbursement
ID Shield and Legal Shield
Volunteer Time Off program
This is an excellent opportunity for an NP or PA seeking a stable, mission-driven primary care position with strong benefits, potential loan repayment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a Pennsylvania community.
