Hospitalist APP

United Health Services•Walton, NY

1d•$147,000 - $171,000•Onsite

About The Position

UHS Delaware Valley Hospital is seeking a certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Hospital Medicine team and provide comprehensive care to hospitalized patients, including patients with substance use disorders admitted to the Inpatient Medical Unit. The APP works closely with the Attending Physician to support daily patient management through assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, communication with patients and families, and evidence-based care. The role is intended to strengthen continuity of care, patient throughput, timely clinical decisions, and quality outcomes. The APP practices under established collaborative practice agreements, hospital policies, and Medical Staff Bylaws as an extension of the Hospital Medicine physician team. The position is based in UHS Primary Care Walton and offers evening 12-hour or 10-hour shifts on a 7-on/7-off schedule, with 40 regular scheduled hours per week. The role includes a starting salary of $147,000 to $171,000, bonus incentives, a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes malpractice insurance with tail coverage. UHS is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving New York’s Southern Tier, with hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices. It is a teaching hospital affiliated with SUNY Upstate Medical University and Binghamton University’s Health Sciences Center.

Requirements

Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Practice in accordance with 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 preventative care and prescribed treatments.
Conduct physicals, order tests, and serve as a patient’s primary healthcare provider.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary of $147,000 to $171,000, depending on experience.
Bonus incentives.
Sign-on bonus.
Relocation assistance.
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees working 24 or more hours per week.
Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons.
Voluntary pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
PTO accrual beginning on the first day.
403(b) retirement plan with company match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Access to financial advisors.
Up to $400 per year in wellness rewards.
24/7 EAP counseling and virtual mental health support.
PTO donation program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Access to online courses, leadership programs, clinical ladders, and internal mobility.