APP Hospitalist

Allina Health System • Saint Paul, MN

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The APP Hospitalist provides clinical care for patients in the hospital, completing assessments and supporting diagnosis, treatment, consultations, and patient education. The role works with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary care team, may practice independently or as part of a treatment team, and may work in inpatient and outpatient situations. The APP also serves as an educator, case manager, and consultant to staff and the health care team.

The position is based at United Hospital in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, as part of a hospitalist team of more than 70 physicians and APPs. The team offers a strong teaching atmosphere, with an option to work with the associated family medicine residency program. The position is listed as 0.6 FTE, with day/evening shifts and 24 hours per week. Allina Health uses Excellian, its Epic-based electronic medical record system.

Requirements

• Master's degree.
• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program or an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• CNP certification through ANCC or PA certification.
• Active, unrestricted Minnesota medical license, or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain Minnesota DEA certification and a National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Ability to meet criteria and qualifications for credentialing and licensing.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for patients while they are in the hospital.
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments.
• Consult with a physician when a patient's needs fall outside the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice or when diagnosis or treatment plans are unclear.
• Educate patients managing chronic illness or seeking wellness care.
• Refer patients for specialty care when appropriate.
• Promote communication within the team and with other interdisciplinary health care staff.
• Collaborate with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients when designated by the specialty.
• Act as a liaison with outside agencies as needed.
• Serve as an educator, case manager, and consultant to staff and the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support and benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time