[Hiring] Hospital Medicine Virtual Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant @American Addiction Centers

Role Description

The Carolinas Hospitalist Group is looking for an APP to join our Virtual Hospital Medicine Swing team supporting hospitals across the Greater Charlotte Region.

• Virtual Hospital Medicine APP position
• Swing work schedule: 7 on / 7 off
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• Perform virtual admissions, inpatient rounding, and cross-coverage responsibilities
• 100% inpatient adult medicine
• Utilizes Advocate Health’s virtual care platform to provide remote clinical support across multiple Greater Charlotte Region hospitals
• Collaborative practice with Hospital Medicine physicians, bedside APPs, nursing, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Epic electronic medical record
• Required to live in one of the following states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia or Alabama

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• 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

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