Hospitalist APP

NY United Health Services•Walton, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

United Health Services Delaware Valley Hospital is seeking a certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as an integral member of its Hospital Medicine team. The APP provides comprehensive care to hospitalized patients, including patients with substance use disorders admitted to the Inpatient Medical Unit, and supports the daily management of patients in close collaboration with the Attending Physician. Care includes clinical assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, communication with patients and families, and implementation of evidence-based practices. The role is intended to enhance continuity of care, improve patient throughput, support timely clinical decision-making, and promote high-quality outcomes. The APP practices under established collaborative practice agreements, hospital policies, and Medical Staff Bylaws, functioning as an extension of the Hospital Medicine physician team. The position offers evening 12-hour or 10-hour shifts on a 7-on/7-off schedule. The posting also describes a general primary-care overview: providing primary care in collaboration with and under physician direction; assisting with diagnosis, treatment, and consultations; educating patients about preventive care and prescribed treatments; conducting physical examinations; ordering tests; and serving as a patient's primary healthcare provider.

Requirements

Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Practice under established collaborative practice agreements, hospital policies, and Medical Staff Bylaws.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Attending Physician in the daily management of patients.
Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
Conduct daily patient rounds and independent follow-up assessments throughout the day.
Develop and implement evidence-based plans of care in collaboration with the attending physician.
Monitor patient progress and promptly recognize changes in clinical status.
Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory, radiologic, and diagnostic studies.
Initiate and adjust medications and therapies within the scope of practice.
Coordinate timely implementation of treatment plans and physician recommendations.
Participate in admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
Assist with stabilization and management of patients experiencing acute clinical deterioration.
Assess and manage patients with substance use disorders, including co-occurring mental health conditions.
Provide support for other acute care patients as needed.
Educate patients about preventive care and prescribed treatments.
Conduct physical examinations, order tests, and help with diagnosis, treatment, and consultations.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary of $147,000 to $171,000, depending on experience.
Bonus incentives.
Sign-on bonus.
Relocation assistance.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees.
Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons.
Voluntary pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
Paid time off accrual beginning on day one.
403(b) retirement plan with company match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Access to financial advisors.
Wellness rewards up to $400 per year.
24/7 EAP counseling and virtual mental health support.
PTO donation program.
Professional attire through the Classy Closet.
Online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility.