Advanced Practice Provider - Hospitalist (Full Time) - 7134
St. Mary's Medical Center - Huntington, WV · Huntington, WV · 1 wk ago
Full-time
About the role
The APP (Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant) provides high quality and cost effective medical management of patients under the direction of the hospitalist physician as privileged by the medical center and within its stated scope of practice. The hospitalist physician extender collaborates with the hospitalist care team to coordinate and manage the process of patient care from the point of admission to the medical center through discharge.
Responsibilities
- Provides medical management of patients under the direction of the hospitalist physician
- Collaborates with the hospitalist care team to coordinate and manage patient care
- Manages the process of patient care from admission to discharge
Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of [State]
- Experience in hospital-based primary care or related field
- Knowledge of hospitalist medicine and its protocols
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Nursing or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
- Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Passing score on the National Certification Exam for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage
- Flexible scheduling options
- Professional development opportunities
Pay
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Schedule
Varies based on department needs