Hospital Medicine Full-Time Virtual NP/PA
About The Position
Advocate Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their Virtual Hospital Medicine Swing team, supporting hospitals across the Greater Charlotte Region. This full-time position involves providing comprehensive inpatient care remotely through Advocate Health’s virtual care platform. The APP will perform virtual admissions, inpatient rounding, and cross-coverage responsibilities for adult medicine patients. This role requires close collaboration with Hospital Medicine physicians, bedside APPs, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care teams, utilizing the Epic electronic medical record system. The position requires the provider to reside in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, or Alabama.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Nurse Practitioners must hold a Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP or AGACNP) board certification
- Physician Assistants must hold certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in North Carolina
- Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license
- BLS for Healthcare Provider (AHA) certification must be valid at least 90 days beyond start date
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Ability to perform thorough history and physical assessments
- Ability to function effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Required to live in one of the following states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia or Alabama
Nice To Haves
- Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, or other acute inpatient experience preferred
- Experience utilizing Epic electronic medical record preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive admission history and physical examinations for adult hospitalized patients.
- Perform virtual admissions and formulate appropriate treatment plans.
- Conduct virtual inpatient rounding and follow-up assessments.
- Record findings of examinations, assessments, and plans of care.
- Develop, implement, and modify treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies.
- Write prescriptions and administer medications within the scope of practice.
- Monitor patient progress and respond appropriately to changes in clinical condition.
- Coordinate patient care with physicians, bedside APPs, nursing staff, consultants, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, case management, and ancillary departments.
- Document all patient encounters, assessments, interventions, and clinical decisions accurately within the electronic medical record.
- Act as a patient advocate for the population served.
- Attend, participate in, and contribute to department/practice meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and policy development as requested.
- Maintain compliance with Advocate Health policies, clinical practice guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of licensure and credentialing.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Premium pay such as shift differentials, on-call pay, and other applicable incentives
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
