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Job Title: Hospitalist APP (NP/PA)
Location: Kentucky, USA
Position Type: Full-Time
About Us:
We are a patient-centered healthcare organization in Kentucky, committed to delivering high-quality inpatient care. Our hospitalist team values collaboration, innovation, and compassionate care, providing a supportive work environment for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), including Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs).
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Hospitalist team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive inpatient care, manage acute and chronic conditions, and work alongside physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform admissions, daily rounds, and discharges in a hospital setting.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic illnesses in hospitalized patients.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborate with attending physicians, specialists, and nursing staff to coordinate care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to hospital protocols.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing (NP) or a Physician Assistant (PA) degree from an accredited program.
- Board-certified as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP/ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C).
- Active Kentucky state license (or eligibility to obtain).
- DEA certification and BLS/ACLS certification.
- Previous hospitalist or acute care experience preferred, but new graduates with strong inpatient training are encouraged to apply.
- Strong clinical and decision-making skills with a focus on patient-centered care.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with productivity-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Continuing medical education (CME) allowance and professional development support.
- Relocation assistance, if applicable.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $190.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Hospital Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Experience:
- Hospitalist: 1 year (Required)
- APP: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- KY License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $190
