Telehospitalist - Advanced Practitioner PRN – Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin

UnityPoint Health • West Des Moines, IA

5d • Remote

About The Position

Overview UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a PRN Telehospitalist Advanced Practitioner to join our system-wide team in IA, IL and WI Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health. At UnityPoint Health, we believe that our patient-centered vision and physician-driven philosophy, along with our one team approach, ensures every patient knows just how much they matter to this world. Commitment to our team has earned us recognition as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare. Come be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. At UnityPoint Health, you matter. UnityPoint Clinic is a physician-led, nonprofit health care organization offering comprehensive services in primary care, walk-in care and specialty care. The clinical teams at the area’s clinics are improving outcomes, lowering the number of hospital readmissions and reducing avoidable costs associated with treating chronic conditions. The UnityPoint Clinic team is known for excellence and quality patient care putting patients at the center of their care to provide the best level of health and well-being. Hospitalist schedule is flexible self-scheduled with 12-hour shifts PRN, as needed position 12 hour shifts Collaborative team of colleagues with strong support staff, fostering autonomy in practice Response time within 30 minutes Utilize Vidyo Telehealth Responsibilities Managing cross coverage & low acuity admissions (as needed) on overnight shift for one or more hospitals, depending on the number of beds covered. Cross cover needs, include but not limited to entering orders, calling nurses, staff, patients, or families. Helping with transfers to higher level of care if needed overnight, transfer to ICU or other floors within same facility, calling in through Vidyo to evaluate patients if needed. Documentation per CMS & TH guidelines for H&Ps, cross coverage, significant events, handoff, etc. Staffing with assigned attending physician overnight for complex cross coverage needs and deteriorating patients and any other needs.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Inpatient experience as a NP or PA REQUIRED
• Acute Care training preferred
• Board Certified
• CA, NY, OR, VT, WA and DC are un-hirable states
• Hold an unrestricted medical license in Iowa.
• Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the Advanced Practitioners field of practice
• Eligible to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Managing cross coverage & low acuity admissions (as needed) on overnight shift for one or more hospitals, depending on the number of beds covered.
• Cross cover needs, include but not limited to entering orders, calling nurses, staff, patients, or families.
• Helping with transfers to higher level of care if needed overnight, transfer to ICU or other floors within same facility, calling in through Vidyo to evaluate patients if needed.
• Documentation per CMS & TH guidelines for H&Ps, cross coverage, significant events, handoff, etc.
• Staffing with assigned attending physician overnight for complex cross coverage needs and deteriorating patients and any other needs.

Benefits

• Shift based compensation with performance incentive
• Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.
• A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve.

What This Job Offers

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