Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Inpatient Hospitalist
About The Position
Pulmonary Medicine Associates, a medical practice serving the greater Sacramento area for over 50 years, is hiring a part-time Advanced Practice Provider for its hospital care team at Kentfield Hospitals in Marin and San Francisco, California. This is a daytime role providing inpatient medical care to long-term acute care (LTAC) patients in close collaboration with physicians. Comprehensive training will be provided. The position offers a predictable workflow, care for patients with complex medical needs such as ventilator weaning, post-ICU care, and multisystem chronic illness, and support from an interdisciplinary team of specialists, nursing, respiratory therapy, and case management. The role does not involve the rapid patient turnover typical of short-stay acute care hospitals. PMA physicians also participate in journal club. The position is based in a community with outdoor activities, dining, shopping, arts, cultural options, and sporting events, with proximity to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, the Pacific Ocean, and Napa and Sonoma Wine Country.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school offering an advanced degree in Nurse Practice (ARNP) and hold a current, unrestricted California NP license, or graduate from an ARC-PA-accredited physician assistant program and hold a current California State Physician Assistant License issued by the Physician Assistant Board under the Medical Board of California.
- Current, unrestricted DEA certificate.
- ACLS certification.
- Ability to prioritize and establish work standards and business goals.
- Ability to relate to patients, their families, and healthcare team members in a tactful and professional manner.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and proper telephone etiquette.
- Ability to provide medical services within the scope of licensing and training.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of related NP/PA experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care to LTAC patients under the general supervision of a physician and using established and approved protocols.
- Coordinate care with consulting specialists and interdisciplinary teams.
- Perform admissions, daily rounds, and discharges as needed.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EMR.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
