Hospital Medicine Full-Time NP/PA

American Addiction Centers • North Wilkesboro, NC

2d • $51 - $77 • Onsite

About The Position

Specialty Care Advanced Practice Providers deliver comprehensive care within a designated specialty, managing both acute and chronic conditions in hospitalized patients. The Hospital Medicine APP provides evidence-based inpatient care through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, and discharge planning while partnering closely with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Nurse Practitioners must hold a Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (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 a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in North Carolina.
• Current prescriptive privileges and DEA registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association, valid at least 90 days beyond start date.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced inpatient environment with excellent critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform comprehensive history and physical examinations and formulate appropriate treatment plans.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• CAQ certification preferred for Physician Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive initial and follow-up history and physical examinations.
• Conduct daily inpatient rounding and ongoing patient assessments.
• Evaluate, admit, and consult on hospitalized adult medicine patients.
• Develop, implement, and modify treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Order, interpret, and manage laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions within scope of practice.
• Perform minor medical procedures as appropriate and within credentialing guidelines.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, nursing staff, case management, pharmacy, specialists, rehabilitation services, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and discharge planning to promote safe, timely transitions of care.
• Document all patient encounters, assessments, procedures, and treatment plans accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Serve as a patient advocate while promoting quality, safety, patient satisfaction, and evidence-based practice.
• Participate in departmental meetings, quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and policy development as requested.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Family-focused benefits, including adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness resources
• Educational Assistance Program
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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