PA Hospitalist

How you’ll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Nurse Practitioner to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected neurohospitalist practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network. Join an established team of neurohospitalist physicians and APPs Practice setting: Inpatient neurohospitalist service Access to state of the art patient rooms and facilities; certified stroke program, outstanding surgical support with robotic surgery capability Employed position within a nonprofit health system Board Certified or Board Eligible in neurology Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

About The Facility

411 bed hospitalServing a population of approximately 350,000Integrated referral networkPart of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with a physician, provide for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions.
• Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview and examination.
• Order, perform and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Tennessee Committee on Physicians Assistants obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.
• Work Experience 1 year of experience preferred.