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Josh Bickford

Family Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Erie, PA Optum

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Overview

Level

Staff

Function

Healthcare

Tenure

6 years at Optum

Gender

Male

Connections

Position in HealthTal Database

86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Josh Bickford is one of them.
2,762 Nurse Practitioners are based in PA (out of 65,783 total healthcare contacts in that state).
1,589 contacts at Optum are tracked in HealthTal.
Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in PA: $108,000 – $162,000 (median $125,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in PA: Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia (111), Penn Medicine (106), Upmc (96).
1% of Nurse Practitioners in PA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
83% of Nurse Practitioners in PA have verified education credentials on file.

Data refreshed May 2026.

Public records & verifications

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Education

Chamberlain University

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

2020

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

2017

Mercyhurst University

Associate's Degree in Nursing

2014

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science

2015

About Optum

Industry

Hospitals & Physicians Clinics

Employees

5000+

Revenue

$1B+

Website

optum.com

Professional Overview

Josh Bickford is a Family Nurse Practitioner, currently affiliated with Optum, based in Erie, PA. As a nurse practitioner, Bickford contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Erie, PA. They have been with Optum for 6 years. Bickford holds academic credentials, including Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner and Associate's Degree in Nursing, from Chamberlain University and Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. Optum operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse practitioner professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to nurse practitioner specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Erie, PA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Josh Bickford located?

Josh Bickford is based in Erie, PA. They are currently affiliated with Optum.

What is Josh Bickford's specialty?

Josh Bickford specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Family Nurse Practitioner.

Where does Josh Bickford currently work?

Josh Bickford currently works at Optum. They have been there for 6 years.

What is Josh Bickford's educational background?

Josh Bickford attended Chamberlain University and Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.

How do I contact Josh Bickford for recruiting?

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Recruiting nurse practitioners typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for nurse practitioners across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in PA?

Nurse Practitioners in PA typically earn $108,000 to $162,000 annually, with a median of $125,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.