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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant – ST Health Altoona Part-Time

  • AltoonaPA
  • Part-Time
  • On-site
  • Day Job

PostedMarch 24, 2026

Pay$55.25–$82.82 / hr

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Join Our Advanced Practice Provider Neonatal Care Team at ST Health Altoona!

University of Pittsburgh Physicians are seeking a Part-Time Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant to join our Pediatric Neonatology team at ST Health Altoona! This position will support the eight-bed unit in the Department of Pediatric Neonatology and will work approximately 20 hours a week with variable hours and shifts.


Why Join Us?

  • Collaborative and Supportive Work Environment: ST Health is committed to innovation, patient-centered care, and continuous learning. Our Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers are part of a collaborative team providing the best possible care for newborns and their families. 
  • Generous Sign-On Bonus: This position is eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus! Please apply for details.
  • Relocation Assistance: Financial support for candidates relocating to join our team.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for continuing education and career advancement through our newly revised Neonatal APP Career Ladder, comprehensive training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, empowering our APPs to excel in providing world-class clinical care.

ST Health Altoona is an 8-bed level II NICU and nursery in beautiful central Pennsylvania, close to Penn State University. With nearly 1600 deliveries annually, ST Health Altoona holds Keystone 10 designation in the Labor, Delivery, Recovery, & Postpartum (LDRP) unit. 

ST Health Altoona offers access to the latest diagnostic procedures, evidence-based therapies, and leading-edge treatments. We serve patients in a 20-county region, and our comprehensive programs provide high-level care to patients from across the region.


The Neonatal Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing inpatient care services in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This includes evaluation and management of neonatal patients and performing procedures as needed. The Neonatal APP-Staff is expected to follow established standards and practices when performing these duties. The Neonatal APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Neonatal APP has responsibility and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The Neonatal APP manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Neonatal APP encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The Neonatal APP establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Neonatal APP demonstrates a commitment to the community and to their healthcare profession. 

The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes.


Neonatal Nurse Practitioner 

  • Completion of an Accredited Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program (MSN or DNP)
  • NCC Board Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)

  • Eligible for RN licensure by Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
  • Eligible for NNP licensure by Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

Neonatal Physician Assistant 

  • 1 year level III or IV NICU PA experience or completion of a 9-month post-graduate residency/fellowship in neonatology required.

  • Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

  • Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

  • Eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine

All Candidates

  • BLS or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification listed must meet AAAP standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
  • ECMO competence required within 1 year of hire (Required at CHP)
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  • 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

$55.25–$82.82 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal Physician Assistant - ST Health Altoona Part-Time

- Location: Altoona, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Part-Time
- Category: Advanced Practice Providers
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: University of Pittsburgh Physicians
- Pay: $55.25–$82.82 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-24T13:30:17.777Z

## Description

**Join Our Advanced Practice Provider Neonatal Care Team at ST Health Altoona!**

University of Pittsburgh Physicians are seeking a Part-Time **Neonatal Nurse Practitioner** or **Neonatal Physician Assistant** to join our Pediatric Neonatology team at **ST Health Altoona!**This position will support the eight-bed unit in the Department of Pediatric Neonatology and will work approximately 20 hours a week with variable hours and shifts.
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Part-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.

About working in Altoona
  • 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

Elena V., CRNP, Family Care

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.

Elena V.CRNP, Family Care — Newport

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New APP — mentored first year

  2. Established provider panel

  3. Senior APP — student preceptor

  4. Lead APP, service line

  5. 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

  1. Apply

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    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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