Hospital Medicine Full-Time NP/PA

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,326 - 105,524; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Specialty Care Advanced Practice Provider to deliver comprehensive inpatient care. This position involves managing both acute and chronic conditions in hospitalized patients, ensuring exceptional outcomes through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

This full-time role requires a Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice and appropriate licensure in North Carolina. The work schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays as part of a 7 on / 7 off model. Benefits include paid time off and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in North Carolina.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced inpatient environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive inpatient care while managing acute and chronic conditions.
• Perform history and physical examinations.
• Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice

ACNP or AGACNP board certification

Tools

Electronic medical record systems

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Position Overview

Department: 04170 WFBMG University Group Practice: Wilkes Main – Hospitalists

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours per Week: 40

Schedule Details: This is a full-time, 7 on / 7 off daytime position with shifts scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Weekends and holidays are included as part of the regular rotation to support continuous inpatient coverage.

Pay Range: $51.05 - $76.60

Job Summary

Specialty Care Advanced Practice Providers deliver comprehensive care within a designated specialty, managing both acute and chronic conditions in hospitalized patients. The Hospital Medicine APP provides evidence‑based inpatient care through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, and discharge planning while partnering closely with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Perform comprehensive initial and follow‑up history and physical examinations.
• Conduct daily inpatient rounding and ongoing patient assessments.
• Evaluate, admit, and consult on hospitalized adult medicine patients.
• Develop, implement, and modify treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Order, interpret, and manage laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions within scope of practice.
• Perform minor medical procedures as appropriate and within credentialing guidelines.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, nursing staff, case management, pharmacy, specialists, rehabilitation services, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and discharge planning to promote safe, timely transitions of care.
• Document all patient encounters, assessments, procedures, and treatment plans accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Serve as a patient advocate while promoting quality, safety, patient satisfaction, and evidence‑based practice.
• Participate in departmental meetings, quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and policy development as requested.

Experience Required

• 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 Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) board certification.
• Physician Assistants must hold certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); CAQ certification preferred.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in North Carolina.
• Current prescriptive privileges and DEA registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association, valid at least 90 days beyond start date.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced inpatient environment with excellent critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform comprehensive history and physical examinations and formulate appropriate treatment plans.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support up to 35 pounds while assisting with patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must possess functional vision, hearing, touch, smell, and fine motor dexterity.
• Must communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to perform effectively in stressful, fast‑paced clinical situations.
• Schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays as part of the 7 on / 7 off staffing model.

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long‑Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.