Night Hospitalist - APP

About the role

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the Yale New Haven Health System Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including obtaining detailed medical histories, performing physical examinations, and ordering/interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribe medications, order therapies, and manage medical devices according to state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
• Provide patient education and counseling regarding health maintenance, disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
• Evaluate and manage common acute illnesses (e.g., upper respiratory infections, influenza) and chronic conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, asthma).
• Perform minor office procedures as trained and within scope of practice.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
• Document all patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to all organizational policies and procedures.
• Serve as a resource for medical staff and participate in educational activities as needed.
• Provide age-appropriate care to patients across the lifespan, from infants to geriatrics.
• Manage referrals to specialists and coordinate follow-up care.
• Maintain current knowledge of family medicine best practices and engage in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile DEA License.
• Pediatric position profile PALS, when indicated for neonatal care NRP Certification.
• Additional licensure, certifications and/or continuing education credits may be required during employment based on position and area of specialty.