Hospitalist New Graduates Physician Assistant

Delphi Healthcare has partnered with Lewis County Hospital, located in Lowville, NY in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Hospitalist team, offering long-term career satisfaction and a welcoming, supportive environment. New graduates are welcome.

About the Role

As a hospitalist in this rural community, your primary responsibility will be to provide comprehensive medical care to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions, coordinating with specialists when necessary, and ensuring patient well-being during their hospital stay.

Lewis Health System serves over 30,000 county residents and seasonal visitors, offering inpatient and outpatient care, a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, a 25-bed critical access hospital, a 160-bed nursing home, specialty centers (surgery, orthopedics, and women's health), internal medicine and family practice clinics, a school-based health clinic, hospice, and home health services.

Benefits of Working in a Rural Community

• Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with patients and community members in a tight-knit population.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a relaxed pace of life with opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping.
• Variety of Cases: Exposure to a wide range of cases due to limited specialist availability, offering professional enrichment.
• Impactful Work: Make a significant impact on improving healthcare access and community health.
• A welcoming, supportive team focused on quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions.
• Coordinate with specialists as needed.
• Ensure patient well-being during their hospital stay.
• Be available for on-call and variable shifts as required.

Requirements

• Current NY state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant.
• Previous experience as a Hospitalist is highly desirable.
• Strong clinical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rural healthcare environment.
• Willingness to be on-call and work variable shifts as needed.
• Dedication to providing high-quality patient care in a rural setting.

Pay

Competitive salary of $70 per hour.

Schedule

12-hour shifts with a flexible schedule.