Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania is recruiting an Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician — either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join its emergency department. This 67-bed community hospital is part of UPMC Susquehanna, recognized as one of the nation's 15 Top Health Systems by IBM Watson Health, bringing academic-system resources to a close-knit rural setting. A no-overnight schedule and a full benefits package make this an immediately attractive opportunity for an APP seeking work-life balance without sacrificing clinical quality.
Perks and Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Complimentary online CME/CE access provided at no cost to the clinician
- Paid time off
- No overnight shifts — schedule designed to protect quality of life
Practice Highlights
- Emergency department embedded within a 67-bed general and surgical community hospital
- No overnight coverage required — day and evening shifts only
- Part of UPMC Susquehanna, one of IBM Watson Health's 15 Top Health Systems nationally, providing access to system-wide clinical protocols, subspecialty consultation, and quality infrastructure
- Hospital established in 1924 and named in honor of local World War I veterans — a deeply community-rooted institution with a strong local identity
- Comprehensive range of state-of-the-art medical and surgical services on campus
- Commitment to consistent, high-quality, and safe patient care aligned with UPMC Susquehanna system standards
Qualifications
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with emergency medicine training or experience
- Active Pennsylvania NP or PA license, or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a community emergency department
- Certification appropriate to discipline (AANP/ANCC for NPs; NCCPA for PAs)
About the Community
Wellsboro is a picturesque small city in north-central Pennsylvania's Tioga County, often called the "Gateway to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon" — a reference to the stunning Pine Creek Gorge just miles from town. The area offers exceptional outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, skiing, and cycling, combined with a low cost of living, strong public schools, and a genuine small-town character that is increasingly rare. Philadelphia and New York City are both reachable for weekend travel, making Wellsboro an ideal base for clinicians who want natural beauty and community connection without sacrificing access to urban amenities.