Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Hospitalist- Mount Pleasant

About the role

The Department 04170 AMG Specialist Group at Mount Pleasant Hospitalists is seeking a Full-time Hospitalists with Benefits Eligible.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patients illness and diseases within an inpatient hospital setting.
• Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and assesses and determines differential diagnosis.
• Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly.
• Interprets and evaluates patient data for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients.
• Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures.
• Consults with physician as appropriate.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in the field of clinical specialty trained and determined competent by a physician.
• Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans.
• Counsels, instructs and educates patients on physical and mental health including: diet, preventive health measures, health behaviors, self-care skills, disease, treatment options, and normal growth and development.
• Provides care coordination, which includes managing a variety of ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals and medical devices such as insulin pumps, defibrillators, and pacemakers.
• Prescribes, recommends and regulates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across multiple care settings, including controlled medications that are warranted by patient's diagnosis or changing medical condition.
• Prepares, dictates and signs patient care plans and summaries of patient care.
• Maintains records according to established standards and guidelines.
• Provides clinical direction to nursing staff regarding the continued care of patients.
• Follows through with nursing staff to ensure patient receives recommended care.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices.
• Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or
• Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration,
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant.
• Master's Degree in Nursing.

Skills

• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including:

• Compensation
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits
• Family benefits
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program

Pay

$54.90 - $82.35 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

7a-7p, 7 on 7 off or 4 on 4 off depending on team need.