Contract Positions in Pennsylvania (68)
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Pittsburgh PA, 15219
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Domain (A) - Pain Management
Erie PA, 16502
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Primary Care - Sterrettania Road
Erie PA, 16506
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Union City Express Care
Union City PA, 16438
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Primary Care
Pittsburgh PA, 15237
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Domain-Casual, Hospitalist
Monroeville PA, 15146
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Pediatrics - Developmental Pediatrics
Pittsburgh PA, 15224
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Outpatient Primary Care
Pittsburgh PA, 15216
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner- Outpatient Pediatrics Part-Time
Wexford PA, 15237
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Domain Cardiac - Casual
Erie PA, 16502
Top Employers
- Highmark Health59
- Lyra Health4
- Blackbird Health3
- SonderMind1
- Thriveworks1
Contract Tips
- •Negotiate contract length, extension clauses, and cancellation terms
- •Work with reputable staffing agencies for protection
- •Maintain your own benefits (health insurance, retirement)
- •Keep detailed records of all business expenses for tax deductions
- •Build relationships for contract-to-perm conversion opportunities
Why Contract?
Contract NPs earn 20-50% more per hour than permanent staff, with rates of $70-130+/hr.
Contract roles let you evaluate an employer, location, and patient population before converting to permanent.
As a contract worker, deduct home office, travel, equipment, and continuing education from your taxes.
Why Choose Contract
Contract Careers in Pennsylvania
Contract & temp-to-perm NP positions
Premium Rates
Contract NPs earn 20-50% more per hour than permanent staff, with rates of $70-130+/hr.
Try Before You Commit
Contract roles let you evaluate an employer, location, and patient population before converting to permanent.
Tax Advantages
As a contract worker, deduct home office, travel, equipment, and continuing education from your taxes.
State Insights
Pennsylvania at a Glance
Contract NP positions in Pennsylvania are typically defined-term W-2 engagements (90 days to 24 months) booked through staffing agencies, paying $90–$150 per hour with agency-provided malpractice. Distinct from 1099 independent contracting, contract roles preserve employer payroll-tax handling and often include short-term health coverage. Pennsylvania grants reduced practice authority requiring a collaborative agreement with a physician, and the state's cost of living near the national average (index 96) directly shapes NP compensation expectations. 2 of the state's top metros carry federal Health Professional Shortage Area designation, so positions in those areas typically qualify for NHSC Loan Repayment. The current 68 active postings reflect strong demand for nurse practitioners across Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania requires a collaborative agreement for PMHNP practice.