APP) - Hospital Medicine

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

UVA Health is seeking a motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Hospital Medicine service at UVA Medical Center. This position offers the opportunity to practice in an independent, inpatient practice model — managing an autonomous panel of hospitalized patients with attending-level accountability within a collaborative, multidisciplinary hospital environment. The APP in this role will serve as a primary provider for an assigned inpatient census, leading comprehensive management of general medicine patients from admission through discharge. The successful candidate will function with a high degree of clinical independence, consistent with their licensure and scope of practice, and will be expected to bring the clinical acumen and confidence consistent with that model. This position is affiliated with the UVA Health Center for Advanced Practice (CAP), the system-level home for advanced practice governance, professional development, and provider support. Through CAP, the APP will have access to a robust infrastructure for career growth, peer connection, and operational guidance. Please submit a cover letter with your application package to help contextualize your interest, experience, and goals.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.
Department and unit specific experience.
License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia.
If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.
Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in hospital medicine, internal medicine, or a high-acuity inpatient setting
Familiarity with inpatient throughput and care coordination processes
Interest in quality improvement or APP professional development

Responsibilities

Manage an inpatient panel with accountability, including daily rounding, diagnostic reasoning, treatment planning, and progression-of-care decisions
Perform and document comprehensive H&Ps, daily progress notes, discharge summaries, and all required inpatient documentation in compliance with UVA Health standards
Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic studies including laboratory data, imaging, and procedural findings; adjust treatment plans accordingly in real time
Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies; manage complex, multi-system conditions common to a general inpatient hospital medicine population
Facilitate timely transitions of care, including consultations, care coordination with interdisciplinary teams (nursing, PT/OT, case management, social work, pharmacy), and safe discharge planning
Engage patients and families in shared decision-making; provide clear communication regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and care plans throughout the hospitalization
Respond to clinical changes in patient status and manage acute deterioration in alignment with escalation protocols; participate in rapid response situations as appropriate
Maintain clinical productivity standards and documentation quality benchmarks as established by the Division of Hospital Medicine, CAP, and UVA Health.
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in Epic (UVA Health's EHR), including charge capture, level-of-service coding, and attestation requirements
Adhere to UVA Health credentialing, privileging, and compliance requirements; maintain all licensure, DEA registration, and credentialing documents in current standing
Adhere to team-based scheduling processes, including advance notice for coverage needs, schedule adherence, and collaboration with the APP Manager on coverage planning
Contribute to departmental quality improvement initiatives, safety event reporting, and process improvement projects as directed by division or CAP leadership
Engage with billing, coding, and documentation review processes; respond constructively to feedback from compliance audits or peer reviews
Maintain required continuing medical education hours and complete all mandatory UVA Health training modules on schedule
Serve as a visible and engaged member of the Hospital Medicine APP team; contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, and collegiality
Participate in onboarding and orientation support for new APP colleagues joining the Hospital Medicine service, as requested by the APP Manager
As able, serve as clinical preceptor to APP-learners as a Health System partner with UVA's School of Nursing
Contribute to or lead quality and safety initiatives within the Hospital Medicine division, including participation in morbidity and mortality review, length-of-stay optimization, or readmission reduction efforts
Represent the APP perspective in divisional and interdisciplinary forums; communicate APP-specific challenges and opportunities through appropriate CAP and division channels
Model independent, high-quality practice that advances the visibility and credibility of the APP role within hospital medicine at UVA Health
Maintain active NP or PA licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia and all credentials required for independent inpatient practice at UVA Medical Center
Pursue ongoing professional development aligned with hospital medicine and inpatient general medicine; engage in evidence-based practice and staying current with guidelines relevant to the inpatient population
Engage in CAP-sponsored professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs, shared governance, and APP-focused initiatives
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in patient safety, clinical quality, and the delivery of exceptional inpatient care
Represent UVA Health and the Center for Advanced Practice with professionalism in all clinical, professional, and external interactions