APP Hospitalist

CommonSpirit Health; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 136,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Longmont United Hospital is seeking a Nocturnist NP/Provider to deliver high-quality inpatient care within a physician-centric team. The role supports a flexible 7-on/7-off schedule and focuses on admissions, daily rounds, and discharge planning for acutely ill patients.

Board-certified or -eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, with NP or PA training, is required. Strong clinical skills, teamwork, and dedication to compassionate care are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year in an advanced practice setting preferred.
• Education for NPs: MSN in Nursing; RN and NP licensure in state of practice; APRN certification.
• Education for PAs: MSN in Physician Assistant Studies; ARC-PA program.
• Licensure (NPs): Active RN and NP licenses; state APN registry; APRN board certification.
• Licensure (PAs): Active PA license; NCCPA board certification.
• Clinical Skills: Competent in assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and inpatient care.
• Certifications: BLS and/or ACLS may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care including admissions, rounds, workups, and discharge planning.
• Attend interdisciplinary rounds and communicate care plans with team and family.
• Coordinate with hospitalist team to oversee inpatient experience and outpatient follow-ups.
• Document clinical information for patient care and billing; participate in education of students and residents.
• Collaborate with specialists, nurses, and other staff to ensure safe patient transitions.

Skills

Inpatient care

NP credential

PA credential

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing (NP)

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nocturnist NP Provider, you will join a physician-centric organization dedicated to delivering top-quality, accessible inpatient care within the community. You will have the opportunity to focus on patient well-being, supported by comprehensive resources designed to streamline administrative tasks and enhance your practice within a hospital setting.

In your practice, you will engage in a flexible work schedule, typically involving dedicated inpatient shifts (e.g., 7-on/7-off or similar models). You will provide comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients, including admissions, daily rounds, diagnostic workups, and discharge planning. This role demands strong clinical acumen for managing a diverse range of acute medical conditions and close collaboration with specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient transitions and optimal outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will be a board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician committed to upholding the highest standards of medical ethics and customary practice. You will possess exceptional clinical skills in inpatient medicine and a passion for providing compassionate, high-value care to acutely ill patients.

• Be responsible for comprehensive patient care to assure that the health care needs of patients are being met, including attendance at Interdisciplinary or nursing rounds and daily communication with the team caring for the patient.

• Renders quality medical services according to qualifications as an internal medicine or family practice physician with appropriate referrals, follow-up and hospitalization.

• The Hospitalist supports hospital medical staff and other area physicians utilizing the Hospitalist service by overseeing the inpatient experience, including providing follow-up care for patients in the outpatient realm.

• Communicates health status and treatment plan to patient, family and hospital staff.

• The Hospitalist documents information completely for patient care and billing purposes, and assists in the review of work flow, office practices and objectives; and teaches medical students, residents and others in graduate health education programs.

Job Requirements

Required

• Experience: 1 year of clinical experience in an advanced practice setting preferred.

• Education (NPs): Master’s Degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner from a nationally accredited postgraduate program. Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

• Education (PAs): Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA accredited program.

• Licensure (NPs): Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure in the state of practice. Must be listed on the state Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) registry. Board certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the applicable population foci/sub-specialty required.

• Licensure (PAs): Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant licensure in the state of practice. NCCPA board certification required.

• Clinical Skills: Proficiency in clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-based practice specific to the specialty.

• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) and/or ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) from the American Heart Association may be req

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Where You'll Work

At Longmont United Hospital, we treat the entire patient to leverage the powerful connection of body, mind, and spirit in the healing process. As a Planetree Designated Hospital, employees adhere to the highest possible standards. Here, your time at work will be spent with a supportive team of employees and leaders that value self-care, flexibility and development opportunities through cross-training and continuing education. Longmont, Colorado is home to more than 2,000 acres of parks, three public golf courses and numerous trails to hike, bike, walk or run. Located less than an hour away from the Rocky Mountain National Park (ranked the fourth most visited national park in the country in 2017 by the Denver Business Journal), you'll have easy access to the very best Colorado has to offer.

Pay Range

$135,611 - $152,802 /year

We are an equal opportunity employer.