Advanced Practice Provider Hospitalist

Intermountain Health•St. George, UT

1d•$57 - $88•Onsite

About The Position

This position has been allocated for an Advanced Practice Provider, board certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Advanced Practice Provider Hospitalist Position Title: Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Location: St. George Regional Hospital Department: Hospitalist Program Position Type: Hospitalist (Days) Work Schedule: Hours: 7 ten-hour shifts per bi-weekly pay period . No On-Call. Days: 7 am to 5 pm, rotating weekends and holidays Benefits: Competitive Shift Based Compensation Model, Medical, Dental, 401K, CME stipend, etc. Job Description Summary We are an expanding team of Hospitalist physicians and advanced practice providers committed to clinical quality improvement and ensuring patients receive the highest quality care at an affordable cost. Our SGRH team is seeking a skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our hospitalist team. This APP will work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to hospitalized patients directly in our Observation Unit, designed for rapid assessment, treatment, and discharge, typically within 24 hours. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently and handling a variety of clinical tasks.

Requirements

Education: Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing (MSN, DNP) or Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
Licensure/Certification: 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 required; additional critical care certifications (e.g., FCCS, CCRN) preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of inpatient APP experience required; 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.
Skills and Abilities: 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.
Proficiency in handling acute and emergent medical situations.
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

Patient Admissions: Perform history and physical exams on patients admitted.
Develop and implement initial care plans in coordination with supervising physicians when required.
Document all admissions clearly and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Cross-Coverage: Respond to nursing staff requests for evaluation and care of existing inpatients.
Address urgent clinical issues, including changes in patient condition, abnormal lab findings, or new symptoms.
Perform reassessments and communicate with supervising hospitalists or specialists as needed.
Respond to acute medical issues and emergencies (e.g., rapid responses, codes, sepsis, or critical changes in patient status)
Communication & Coordination: Return calls to consultants, primary care providers, and family members regarding patient care.
Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Clinical Documentation & Orders: Review and act on new laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic test results.
Place and modify orders as clinically indicated.
Update handoff lists and communicate relevant changes to the day team.
Documentation and Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Comply with hospital protocols, guidelines, and quality metrics.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters.
Ensure that records are detailed, complete and comply with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and best practice standards.
Engage in quality improvement initiatives within the hospitalist program and the hospital.
Participate in hospital committees, task forces, and meetings as required.
Using quality and process improvement techniques and practices to make the hospital a safer place and improve patient outcomes.
Stay abreast of current trends in healthcare practice and participate in continuing medical education to ensure optimal clinical knowledge and effective patient care skill.
Knowledge of core competencies of clinical conditions.