Advanced Practice Provider Hospitalist

Intermountain Health•Cedar City, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role has been allocated for a certified Advanced Practice Provider with either a PA or NP license. Advanced Practice Provider-Hospitalist Position Title: Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Location: Cedar City Hospital - Cedar City, UT Department: Cedar City Hospitalists Position Type: Full time Work Schedule: Shift times vary by month and are split with CO-APP, mostly days, holidays & weekends rotate with group Approximately 15 shifts per month Opportunity to work extra shifts and receive extra shift pay Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision 401K contribution & matching CME Stipend All credentialing, licensing, and medical group approval fees covered Paid professional memberships covered (up to 3) Job Description Summary We are seeking an experienced inpatient APP to join our Hospitalist team in Cedar City, UT. Cedar City Hospital is a 48-bed facility that offers a broad range of wellness, diagnostic, and treatment services, features a Level III Trauma Center, and is supported by Intermountain’s virtual hospital and Life Flight air medical transport. Cedar City is an exceptional place to live and work. The community offers a welcoming, family-friendly environment with access to outdoor recreation and a strong sense of connection. Our hospital consistently ranks among the top rural hospitals in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to high-quality care and patient outcomes. The Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) plays a critical role in the management of adult and pediatric hospitalized patients, with a primary focus on those on general medicine floors. In this role you will work with a multidisciplinary team of doctors, case managers, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists to provide optimal patient care and outcomes.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Utah
Board certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
DEA Certificate II through V - DOJ Drug Enforcement Division
ACLS and BLS certification for healthcare providers
PALS Certification for healthcare providers
Minimum of 2 years experience working as an inpatient APP preferred
Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are accountable for the provision of patient care at the top of licensure, within their scope of practice.
Licensed, credentialed and privileged to perform such duties as: Conduct comprehensive assessments, including history and physical examinations.
Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.
Manage acute and chronic medical conditions, including initiating appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists, to ensure coordinated patient care.
Facilitate communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams, ensuring that patients and their families are informed and involved in care decisions and care transitions.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters, treatment plans, and progress notes in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and best practice standards.
Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay current with advancements in critical care and internal medicine.
Engage in quality improvement initiatives within the hospitalist program and hospital.
Participate in hospital committees, task forces, and meetings as required.