Hospital Medicine Full-Time NP/PA

American Addiction Centers • Shelby, NC

9d • $51 - $77 • Onsite

About The Position

The Carolinas Hospitalist Group is looking for an APP to join the Hospitalist team at our Cleveland location. Specialty care APPs provide concentrated services on a single system, caring for both acute and chronically ill patients. This includes clinic-based and/or hospitalized patient care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program
• Nurse Practitioners must hold a Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice with ACNP or AGACNP board certification
• Physician Assistants must hold certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); CAQ certification preferred
• Current license to practice as NP or PA in North Carolina
• Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license
• BLS for Healthcare Provider (AHA) – must be valid at least 90 days beyond start date
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with appropriate critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform thorough history and physical assessments
• Ability to function within a multidisciplinary team

Nice To Haves

• CAQ certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments
• Record findings of examinations, assessments, and plan of care
• Perform minor medical and/or surgical procedures
• Write prescriptions and administer medications
• Order and interpret daily laboratory and radiology studies
• Determine treatment plans for patients
• Document all patient encounters and interventions appropriately in the medical record
• Act as a patient advocate for the population served
• Attend, participate, and contribute to group/practice meetings and policy development as requested

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level