Physician Assistant-Hospitalist, PRN, Days

Job Summary

The Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) supports the Hospitalist service by providing comprehensive inpatient medical care to adult patients.

Responsibilities

• Performing admissions, cross-coverage, and discharge planning
• Obtaining and documenting patient histories
• Conducting physical examinations
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
• Diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions
• Prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments
• Providing patient and family education

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner (NP): MSN from an accredited program, national NP certification, and current licensure through the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• Physician Assistant (PA): Graduation from an accredited PA program, NCCPA certification, and licensure through the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners.