About this role
Founded in 2006, ST Health Hamot Bariatric Surgery and Weight Management Center is a nationally recognized leader in patient-centered, lifelong obesity care. We pride ourselves on our multidisciplinary teamwork, commitment to quality, and a culture that values mentorship and professional growth.
ST Health Hamot Bariatric Surgery and Weight Management Center is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) to join their team in Erie, PA! We’re seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Advanced Practice Provider (CRNP or PA-C) to join our dynamic team. In this full-time, exempt role, you’ll deliver comprehensive obesity care—managing both medical and surgical patients—and collaborate closely with surgeons, dietitians, and other specialists.
What You’ll Do
• Manage patients with obesity, including pre- and post-surgical care
• Conduct therapeutic and diagnostic assessments; interpret diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and develop individualized treatment plans
• Educate and counsel patients on nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle changes
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient goals
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development
What We Offer
• Supportive, collaborative team culture (4-member APP team, 3 surgeons)
• Structured mentorship and clear career ladder for APPs
• Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule (8a–5p), with occasional rotating travel to regional offices in Bradford and Meadville
• 1 in 4 weekend rotation for hospital rounding
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for CME, leadership development, and career growth
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us and help shape the future of bariatric care while advancing your career in a supportive, innovative environment.
See what being an Advanced Practice Provider can do for ST Health and what ST Health can do for Advanced Practice Providers – it’s more than just a job!
What Can You Bring to ST Health?
- Contribute to ST Health’s mission of Life Changing Medicine
- Set the standards for the level and quality of care for the care delivery team
- Provide patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with all team members.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the community and to your health care profession
What Can ST Health Do for You?
- A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future
- Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program
- Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave
- Competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay
- Sign-on Bonus available if applicable
Staff/Senior Level:
The Staff or Senior Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and a member of the care delivery team. The APP is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The APP has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the provision of care through supervision by and collaboration with a physician. The 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 APP encompasses the beginnings of leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The 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 APP begins to demonstrate 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. The pay range posted reflects the APP, Senior level.
Responsibilities:
- Applies basic professional practice knowledge and skills appropriate for practice setting. Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation. Demonstrates critical thinking in all areas of professional practice. Learns to incorporate acceptable standards of professional practice as well as business unit and health system’s goals to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction. Formulates a plan of care that considers individual patient needs. Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice. Seeks guidance and asks questions to continuously improve professional practice. Builds relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Identifies ethical situations within patient care or within the workplace and seeks assistance. Professionally accepts assignments that gradually increase patient load and complexity.
- Actively engages in clinical development of all members of the healthcare team. Requests opportunities to learn advanced professional practice techniques from senior healthcare team members. Seeks, accepts, and utilizes performance feedback from peers, preceptors, and unit/department Leaders as a learning opportunity and to improve practice. Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and identifies and creates a plan for the continuation of learning and development. Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education to support the episode of care. Seeks professional development and involvement through membership in a professional organization and/or reading professional literature on a regular basis.
- Demonstrates a basic knowledge of research, how it affects practice and who/what resources are available to assist with evidence-based practice by asking questions, demonstrating interest, participating in journal clubs. Clinical practice demonstrates knowledge of how quality and innovation impacts patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical quality outcomes. Identifies opportunities for improvement in the clinical area.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Begins to demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
- Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace and welcomes and participates in change initiatives. Leads by investing and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines. Shows the ability to set priorities. Begins to serve as an engaged member of a team supporting colleagues in service to patients and families and may participate in task forces or other initiatives.
Licensure, Education, Certifications, and Clearances
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.
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$53.02–$76.52 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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# PA or CRNP, Staff or Senior (Bariatric Surgery and Weight Management)
- Location: Erie, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Advanced Practice Providers
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: Regional Health Services, Inc.
- Pay: $53.02–$76.52 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-10T21:55:29.783Z
## Description
Founded in 2006, ST Health Hamot Bariatric Surgery and Weight Management Center is a nationally recognized leader in patient-centered, lifelong obesity care. We pride ourselves on our multidisciplinary teamwork, commitment to quality, and a culture that values mentorship and professional growth.
ST Health Hamot Bariatric Surgery and Weight Management Center is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) to join their team in Erie, PA! We’re seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Advanced Practice Provider (CRNP or PA-C) to join our dynamic team. In this full-time, exempt role, you’ll deliver comprehensive obesity care—managing both medical and surgical patients—and collaborate closely with surgeons, dietitians, and other specialists.
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Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
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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