Hospital Medicine Full-Time Virtual NP/PA

Specialty Care APPs provide concentrated services on a single system, caring for both acute and chronically ill patients. This Virtual Hospital Medicine position provides comprehensive inpatient care through virtual admissions, inpatient rounding, cross-coverage, and ongoing clinical management utilizing Advocate Health’s virtual care platform. The APP collaborates closely with Hospital Medicine physicians, bedside providers, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality, patient-centered care across multiple Advocate Health hospitals.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive admission history and physical examinations for adult hospitalized patients; Perform virtual admissions and formulate appropriate treatment plans; Conduct virtual inpatient rounding and follow-up assessments; Record findings of examinations, assessments, and plans of care; Develop, implement, and modify treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians; Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies; Write prescriptions and administer medications within the scope of practice; Monitor patient progress and respond appropriately to changes in clinical condition; Coordinate patient care with physicians, bedside APPs, nursing staff, consultants, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, case management, and ancillary departments; Document all patient encounters, assessments, interventions, and clinical decisions accurately within the electronic medical record; Act as a patient advocate for the population served; Attend, participate in, and contribute to department/practice meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and policy development as requested; Maintain compliance with Advocate Health policies, clinical practice guidelines, and regulatory requirements; Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of licensure and credentialing

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program; Nurse Practitioners must hold a Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP or AGACNP) board certification; Physician Assistants must hold certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in North Carolina; Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license; BLS for Healthcare Provider (AHA) certification must be valid at least 90 days beyond start date; Required to live in one of the following states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia or Alabama; Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills; Ability to perform thorough history and physical assessments; Ability to function effectively within a multidisciplinary team; Strong verbal and written communication skills; Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms; Must be able to react and perform effectively in stressful clinical situations

Nice to have

Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, or other acute inpatient experience; Experience utilizing Epic electronic medical record

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses; Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift differentials, on-call pay, and other applicable incentives; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance