Advanced Practice Provider Hospitalist

40000 Canyons Medical Group; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 163,934,000 - 253,478,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K contribution & matching

CME Stipend

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Utah is seeking an experienced Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the MKD-Layton Hospitalist team at Layton and Ogden. The role focuses on adult inpatients, with shifts across McKay-Dee and Layton Hospital, and emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration and high-quality patient care.

The position offers a 32-hour weekly schedule, competitive hourly compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as NP or PA in Utah.
• Board certification in ACNP, FNP, or PA-C.
• DEA certificate II–V; ACLS and BLS certification for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive inpatient assessments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with attending physicians.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions; initiate diagnostics and therapies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Document encounters and care plans in the EHR; ensure compliance.

Skills

Strong clinical decision-making

Independent working

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

NP/PA licensure in Utah

Board certification ACNP/FNP/PA-C

DEA certification II–V

ACLS & BLS for healthcare providers

Job description

Job Description: This position is accountable for the provision of patient care and other activities as permitted by licensure and defined within Credentialing and Privileging documentation (hospital), Credentialing and Scope of Practice (Medical Group), Consultation and Referral Plan (DOPL) or other similar documentation as appropriate. As part of that patient care, this position is accountable to: deliver optimal patient care through effective clinical practice; education of the patient, patient's family, clinical staff, and others; consultation with other healthcare providers; and maintain current knowledge regarding options for optimal patient care and outcomes. Advanced Practice Provider-Hospitalist Position Title: Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Location: McKay Dee Hospital and Layton Hospital Department: MKD Hospitalists Position Type: Full time (decreased FTE) Work Schedule: 5 ten-hour shifts per pay period Exact shifts will rotate between a mix of days and swings Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision 401K contribution & matching CME Stipend All credentialing, licensing, and medical group approval fees covered Paid professional memberships covered (up to 3) Job Description Summary We are seeking an experienced inpatient APP to join our MKD-Layton Hospitalist team in Layton and Ogden. Working with this team will also involve shifts at both McKay-Dee and Layton Hospital. Northern Utah is an exceptional place to live and work. The community offers a welcoming, family-friendly environment with access to outdoor recreation and a strong sense of connection. The Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) plays a critical role in the management of adult hospitalized patients, with a primary focus on those on general medicine floors. In this role you will work with a multidisciplinary team of doctors, case managers, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists to provide optimal patient care and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including history and physical examinations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions, including initiating appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists, to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Facilitate communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams, ensuring that patients and their families are informed and involved in care decisions and care transitions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters, treatment plans, and progress notes in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and best practice standards.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay current with advancements in critical care and internal medicine.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives within the hospitalist program and hospital.
• Participate in hospital committees, task forces, and meetings as required.

About us

Intermountain Health is a model health system by providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven states in the mountain west. Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values. What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health? It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification: Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Utah Board certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) DEA Certificate II through V - DOJ Drug Enforcement Division ACLS and BLS certification for healthcare providers
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of inpatient APP experience; hospitalist or critical care setting preferred. Due to the proficient clinical skills necessary for this role, APPs currently in their training programs and/or recently graduated APPs will not be considered at this time. Critical Care experience is strongly preferred; at a minimum, a willingness to participate in additional training to manage complex ICU patients will be important in this role.
• Skills and Abilities: Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a hospital environment, which may involve exposure to infectious diseases and high-stress situations. Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location and Compensation

Location: Intermountain Health Layton Hospital
Work City: Layton
Work State: Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$57.33 - $88.47

Benefits

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Compliance and Policies

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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All positions subject to close without notice. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!