Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Full Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our dynamic team. This provider will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to adult patients admitted to the hospital. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, team-oriented individual with a strong clinical background in inpatient medicine and a commitment to improving patient outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of hospitalized adults.
• Perform comprehensive physical exams, review medical histories, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Order, interpret, and follow-up on diagnostic tests, including lab work, radiology, and other studies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Respond to changes in patient status and promptly intervene as needed.
• Manage the admission and discharge process for patients, including history-taking, physical exams, and the creation of initial management plans.
• Conduct patient discharge rounds and provide detailed discharge instructions to patients and families.
• Ensure appropriate documentation for all patient encounters in the medical record.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds, case reviews, and care coordination activities.
• Consult with specialists and other hospital teams as needed to optimize patient care.
• Serve as an integral part of the Hospitalist team, contributing to department goals and initiatives.
• Provide patient and family education on diagnosis, treatment options, and post-hospital care.
• Address patient and family concerns, ensuring clear and compassionate communication.
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines.
• Ensure all documentation meets regulatory and reimbursement requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.
• Participate in on-call or weekend rotations as required by the department.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Nursing (for NP) or Physician Assistant program (for PA).
• FNP, AGNP, or PA license in New Jersey.
• Prior experience as a hospitalist is required.

Please note – The annual base salary range is $140k to $175k. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 – $175,000.00 per year

Medical Specialty:

• Hospital Medicine

Application Question(s):

• What is the best phone number and email address to contact you?

Experience:

• Hospitalist: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• FNP, AGNP, or PA license in NJ (Required)

Work Location: In person