Advanced Practice Provider Hospitalist
About The Position
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. 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
- 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
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K contribution & matching
- CME Stipend
- All credentialing, licensing, and medical group approval fees covered
- Paid professional memberships covered (up to 3)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
