Family Practice Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Pennsylvania
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner jobs in Pennsylvania are in strong and sustained demand, concentrated in primary care clinics, federally qualified health centers, and integrated health systems serving both urban and rural populations. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown account for the largest share of openings, with major employers such as Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Geisinger maintaining deep NP workforces. The most consistently sought specialties are chronic disease management, preventive care, and adult-gerontology primary care. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
Summary:
As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will function as an essential member of the team in the practice setting or on units as indicated by physician needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a Physician Assistant preferred
- Maintain a Physician Assistant license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, both Medical and Osteopathic preferred
- Collaborative agreement approved through the state within 3 months of start date required
- National certification required
- DEA required within 6 months of start date
- Current Healthcare provider CPR through the American Heart Association required at time of hire
- Maintains ACLS and PALS certification preferred
OR
- Master’s Degree in Nursing required
- Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse licensure required
- Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner from a board-recognized national certification organization (as per the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing) which requires the passing of a national certifying examination in the particular clinic specialty area in which the applicant is seeking certification by the board
- Healthcare Provider CPR certification from American Heart Association required
- Minimum of (1) year experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
- Maintain current ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Generous and Affordable Medical Benefit Package
- Free Parking
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
- Paid Time Off
- 401k retirement plan with company match after vesting
- Short Term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
Summary:
As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will function as an essential member of the team in the practice setting or on units as indicated by physician needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a Physician Assistant preferred
- Maintain a Physician Assistant license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, both Medical and Osteopathic preferred
- Collaborative agreement approved through the state within 3 months of start date required
- National certification required
- DEA required within 6 months of start date
- Current Healthcare provider CPR through the American Heart Association required at time of hire
- Maintains ACLS and PALS certification preferred
OR
- Master’s Degree in Nursing required
- Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse licensure required
- Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner from a board-recognized national certification organization (as per the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing) which requires the passing of a national certifying examination in the particular clinic specialty area in which the applicant is seeking certification by the board
- Healthcare Provider CPR certification from American Heart Association required
- Minimum of (1) year experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
- Maintain current ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Generous and Affordable Medical Benefit Package
- Free Parking
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
- Paid Time Off
- 401k retirement plan with company match after vesting
- Short Term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in family practice nurse practitioner jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Active Pennsylvania NP license issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
- Current national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner from AANP or ANCC
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
- Active prescriptive authority with a required Pennsylvania collaborative agreement
- Current DEA registration for controlled substance prescribing in Pennsylvania
- Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications required
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a family practice nurse practitioner in Pennsylvania?
You must hold a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice with a family or primary care NP focus, then pass the FNP-C or FNP-BC national certification exam. After that, you apply for NP licensure through the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Pennsylvania also requires NPs to maintain a written collaborative agreement with a physician before prescribing, including controlled substances, which is a step many new graduates underestimate in their timeline.
Which companies hire family practice nurse practitioners in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania family practice nurse practitioner roles are posted by Penn Medicine, WellSpan Health, and Penn Highlands Healthcare and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Pennsylvania's large integrated health systems, including federally qualified health centers serving rural and underserved communities, are among the most consistent sources of full-time openings.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most family practice nurse practitioner jobs?
Philadelphia, Lancaster, and Brogue have the most family practice nurse practitioner openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia's concentration reflects its dense network of academic medical centers and community health clinics, Pittsburgh's openings are driven largely by UPMC's scale across the western region, and smaller or suburban markets appear because large systems like Geisinger and Tower Health anchor primary care delivery well beyond the major metros.
How can I get hired as a family practice nurse practitioner in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate NP residency or fellowship program, and Pennsylvania has several. UPMC and Penn Medicine both run structured NP transition-to-practice programs that accept candidates immediately after licensure. Geisinger's community medicine division also hires new graduates into supervised primary care roles. Candidates who held RN positions in outpatient or primary care settings before completing their NP degree tend to be preferred, and having your Pennsylvania collaborative agreement already arranged before you apply removes a common hiring delay.
Where can I find and apply to family practice nurse practitioner jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to family practice nurse practitioner jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to whichever positions fit your situation.
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