Hospital Medicine Full Time NP/PA
About The Position
Advocate Health, a leading community-focused academic healthcare system, is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our inpatient Hospital Medicine team at Carolinas Medical Center (CMC Main) in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a full-time inpatient position with a 7 days on / 7 days off schedule, focusing on 100% inpatient adult medicine. Responsibilities include admissions and rounding, with no call required, though shifts may include cross-cover responsibilities. The role offers a collaborative, team-based approach alongside Hospital Medicine physicians and APPs within a large academic and tertiary-care environment. Teaching opportunities are available with APP students and fellows. The position is eligible for an annual quality/performance incentive bonus and includes an annual CME allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, along with professional support and development through Advocate Health’s Center for Advanced Practice.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (for NP candidates)
- Master’s Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice required (for NP candidates)
- Acute Care certification required (ACNP or AGACNP preferred) (for NP candidates)
- Current North Carolina NP/APRN and RN licensure required (for NP candidates)
- DEA license and prescriptive authority required (for NP candidates)
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association required and must remain valid at least 90 days beyond start date (for NP candidates)
- National board certification required (for NP candidates)
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (for PA candidates)
- Master’s Degree preferred (for PA candidates)
- NCCPA certification required/preferred (for PA candidates)
- CAQ certification preferred (for PA candidates)
- Current North Carolina PA licensure required (for PA candidates)
- DEA license and prescriptive authority required (for PA candidates)
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association required and must remain valid at least 90 days beyond start date (for PA candidates)
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling
- Ability to lift and support up to 35 pounds when handling patients, supplies, or equipment
- Ability to work effectively in stressful and fast-paced clinical situations
Nice To Haves
- Previous inpatient or Hospital Medicine experience preferred
- Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable functioning within a multidisciplinary team model
- Ability to independently perform thorough histories, physical exams, assessments, and treatment planning
Responsibilities
- Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations
- Develop and implement treatment and management plans
- Order, interpret, and manage laboratory and radiology studies
- Document patient encounters, assessments, and plans of care in the medical record
- Write prescriptions and administer medications as appropriate
- Perform procedures within scope of practice, if applicable
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, specialists, and ancillary teams
- Participate in departmental meetings, quality initiatives, and policy development
- Serve as an advocate for the patient population served
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement
- PTO
- Malpractice coverage
- Annual quality/performance incentive bonus
- CME allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
