Hospital Medicine Full-Time NP/PA

Full-time Hospital Medicine NP/PA position at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. 100% inpatient adult medicine; Hospital-based practice with collaborative physician and Advanced Practice Provider team model; Adult and geriatric patient population; 7 days on / 7 days off schedule, or as otherwise specified by site needs; Procedures not required.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations for hospitalized adult patients; Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in the inpatient setting; Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians; Order, interpret, and monitor laboratory studies, imaging, and diagnostic testing; Monitor patient progress and respond appropriately to changes in clinical condition; Prescribe and adjust medications in accordance with North Carolina regulations and DEA guidelines; Collaborate closely with hospitalists, nursing staff, consulting physicians, care management, and ancillary teams to coordinate care; Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and discharge planning; Facilitate communication with primary care providers and patient families regarding ongoing care needs; Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical documentation; Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care; Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts; Maintain compliance with Joint Commission, HIPAA, OSHA, and organizational standards

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required; Current North Carolina license or eligibility required; Current prescriptive authority and DEA licensure required; BLS and ACLS certifications required; Acute Care certification required for Nurse Practitioner candidates; Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication skills required; Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and collaborative hospital environment; Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice required (Nurse Practitioner candidates); Current RN and APRN licensure required (Nurse Practitioner candidates); Certification from a nationally recognized certifying body required (Nurse Practitioner candidates); Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required (Physician Assistant candidates)

Nice to have

Minimum of 1–2 years of inpatient, hospital medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, or related acute care experience preferred; ACNP, AGACNP, AGNP, PNP, or PNP-AC certification preferred depending on population served; Master's Degree preferred (Physician Assistant candidates); NCCPA certification preferred (Physician Assistant candidates)

Benefits

CME allowance provided; Eligible for annual performance-based bonus opportunities tied to physician/APP team goals; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance