PRN Advanced Practice Provider Hospitalist

Intermountain Health

1d • $52 - $80 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for the provision of patient care and other activities as permitted by licensure and defined within Credentialing and Privileging documentation (hospital), Credentialing and Scope of Practice (Medical Group), Delegation of Services Agreement (DOPL) or other similar documentation as appropriate. As part of that patient care, this position is accountable to: deliver optimal patient care through effective clinical practice; education of the patient, patient's family, clinical staff, and others; consultation with other healthcare providers; and maintain current knowledge regarding options for optimal patient care and outcomes. Advanced Practice Provider-Hospitalist Position Title: Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Location: SLV Hospitalist Group: Intermountain Medical Center, LDS Hospital, Tele-health Department: Internal Medicine Position Type: PRN Work Schedule: -Daytime Admitting/Rounding Shift: 7am-5pm -10-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays -No call required Job Description Summary We are a rapidly expanding our Hospitalist team of physicians and advanced practice providers committed to clinical quality improvement and ensuring patients receive the highest quality care at an affordable cost. We are looking for an experienced inpatient APP to join our Salt Lake Valley Hospitalist team on an as-needed basis (PRN). PRN providers are required to submit availability for at least two shifts per month. Please note that shifts are not guaranteed in this PRN role. The Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will play a critical role in the management of 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), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP), or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• DEA Certificate II through V - DOJ Drug Enforcement Division
• ACLS and BLS certification for healthcare providers
• Minimum of 2 years of inpatient APP experience; hospitalist or critical care setting preferred.
• Due to the proficient clinical skills necessary for this role, APPs currently in their training programs and/or recently graduated APPs will not be considered at this time.
• 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.
• Ability to work in a hospital environment, which may involve exposure to infectious diseases and high-stress situations.
• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
• Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed