Behavioral Health Full-Time NP/PA
About The Position
Atrium Health, a leading community-focused academic healthcare system, is seeking Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to join their Hospital Medicine team at Hugh Chatham Health. This is a full-time, hospital-based practice focused on 100% inpatient adult medicine. The role involves working collaboratively with a physician and APP team model, serving an adult and geriatric patient population. The schedule is typically 7 days on / 7 days off, with no procedures required. The position offers collaborative interdisciplinary support, including physicians, nursing staff, case management, consulting services, and administrative support. There are opportunities for education and mentorship with APP students and fellows. Centralized professional support is available through the Center for Advanced Practice. Eligible for annual performance-based bonus opportunities tied to physician/APP team goals, with a CME allowance provided. This is an opportunity to join and support a growing Hospital Medicine program within a newly integrated Advocate Health partner location.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required
- Current North Carolina license or eligibility required
- Current prescriptive authority and DEA licensure required
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Acute Care certification required for Nurse Practitioner candidates
- Minimum of 1–2 years of inpatient, hospital medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, or related acute care experience preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication skills required
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and collaborative hospital environment
- Master’s Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice required (Nurse Practitioner Candidates)
- Current RN and APRN licensure required (Nurse Practitioner Candidates)
- Certification from a nationally recognized certifying body required (Nurse Practitioner Candidates)
- ACNP, AGACNP, AGNP, PNP, or PNP-AC certification preferred depending on population served (Nurse Practitioner Candidates)
- Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required (Physician Assistant Candidates)
- Master’s Degree preferred (Physician Assistant Candidates)
- NCCPA certification preferred (Physician Assistant Candidates)
Nice To Haves
- ACNP, AGACNP, AGNP, PNP, or PNP-AC certification preferred depending on population served (Nurse Practitioner Candidates)
- Master’s Degree preferred (Physician Assistant Candidates)
- NCCPA certification preferred (Physician Assistant Candidates)
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations for hospitalized adult patients
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in the inpatient setting
- Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
- Order, interpret, and monitor laboratory studies, imaging, and diagnostic testing
- Monitor patient progress and respond appropriately to changes in clinical condition
- Prescribe and adjust medications in accordance with North Carolina regulations and DEA guidelines
- Collaborate closely with hospitalists, nursing staff, consulting physicians, care management, and ancillary teams to coordinate care
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and discharge planning
- Facilitate communication with primary care providers and patient families regarding ongoing care needs
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical documentation
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts
- Maintain compliance with Joint Commission, HIPAA, OSHA, and organizational standards
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- CME allowance provided
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual performance-based bonus opportunities tied to physician/APP team goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
