About this role
Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)
Join ST Health Altoona Cancer Center as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – either a Physician Assistant (PA) or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in hematology/oncology care, working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in patient outcomes.
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Position Specifics
- Role open to Physician Assistants and CRNPs (Acute Care certification preferred for CRNPs)
- Focus: Hematology/Oncology
- Clinical mix:
- Outpatient clinic: ~80%
Hospital rounding: ~20%
- Incentive and productivity programs available
Why Join Us?
- Inclusive and Supportive Environment: We welcome new grads and experienced professionals alike. We employ over 200 Advanced Practice Providers across the Hillman Cancer Center Network with an APP lead reporting structure.
- Professional Growth: Take advantage of our CME opportunities, OAPP Jump Start program, and APP Career Ladder to further your education and skills.
- Work-Life Balance: No on-call duties, weekends, or rotations. Focus on what you love, Monday through Friday daylight hours.
The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP):
- The successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program is required
- BSN, MSN is preferred
- Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience is preferred
- Current state RN license and CRNP certification are required
- National certification, eligible for licensure by Pennsylvania board of nursing, eligible for certification as a CRNP by Pennsylvania state board of nursing
- Current CPR certification is required
- Act 33 Clearance will be required
- Act 73 Clearance will be required
- Act 34 Clearance required
Physician Assistant (PA):
- A graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) is required
- BS or MS candidate is preferred
- Experience as a physician assistant and/or experience in a clinical setting is preferred
- Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required
- Current CPR certification is required
- Act 33 Clearance will be required
- Act 73 Clearance will be required
- Act 34 Clearance required
Senior Level
- Minimum 3 years of experience or Completion of a post-graduate residency
- The successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or a graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA) program is required
- BSN, MSN preferred for CRNP, BS or MS preferred for PA
- Completion of National Certification
- Must achieve a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating or higher on annual performance evaluation for consideration and to maintain status annually
- Completion of an OAPP approved professional contribution within one year of hire or promotion into the position.
- Must have department chair approval for promotion
- ACLS or ITLS or NALS or PALS or ACLS or other certifications listed must meet AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
OAPP: If practicing in an outpatient or other non-inpatient setting, APPs can use one of the certifications above or use a business unit approved certification which is relevant, and value added to the practice setting.
This position is dependent upon successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the Business Unit practice.
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$48.17–$67.30 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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# Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hillman Cancer Center Altoona
- Location: Altoona, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Advanced Practice Providers
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health CancerCenter
- Pay: $48.17–$67.30 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-10T21:53:21.753Z
## Description
### Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)
####
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Altoona, PA
A close-knit central-PA community in the Allegheny foothills, home to our Altoona hospital and a growing surgical program — where nurses know their patients by name and the mountains are twenty minutes away.
- Pepper Health Altoona
- Altoona Surgical Pavilion
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

Small-town medicine with big-system support. I practice at the top of my license, and my collaborating physician is a phone call away — never a barrier.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New APP — mentored first year
Established provider panel
Senior APP — student preceptor
Lead APP, service line
Director of Advanced Practice
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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