Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 186,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus incentive

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider Hospitalist in Tacoma, WA, to manage acute patient admissions and provide high-quality care. This role requires strong clinical and communication skills, with responsibilities including the assessment and treatment of patients during night shifts.

The compensation ranges from $154,000 to $186,900 per year, inclusive of salary and bonuses. Opportunities for sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance are also available.

Qualifications

• At least one year of Hospital Medicine experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate after-hours patient admissions and transfers.
• Assess and treat acute clinical deteriorations.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for patient care.
• Ensure compliance of medical documentation in the EMR.
• Provide direct treatment and follow up on consults.

Skills

Clinical diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

ARNP or Physician Assistant Degree/Certification

Active, unrestricted license in Washington

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Advanced Practice Provider Hospitalist, you will join our dynamic healthcare team in Pierce County. We specialize in admitting patients, cross‑covering existing inpatients, and managing acute clinical deteriorations overnight. Every day you will provide compassionate and expert care, conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support the well‑being of our patients within Franciscan Medical Group. To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider, possessing expertise in diagnosing and managing complex diseases, alongside strong communication abilities. You will also demonstrate a deep commitment to patient‑centered care and the capacity to thrive within a collegial and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and manage after‑hours patient admissions from the Emergency Department, direct admissions, and transfers
• Assess and treat acute clinical deteriorations (e.g., sepsis, respiratory distress) and provide cross‑coverage for the daytime hospitalist team
• Work seamlessly with the night‑shift Advanced Practice Provider (APP) team, nursing staff, and on‑call subspecialists to ensure continuous, high‑quality patient care
• Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team, including specialists, nurse care coordinators, and social workers to ensure seamless, high‑quality patient care
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant completion of histories and physicals (H&Ps), medical decision‑making notes, and medication reconciliations in the EMR
• Provide and document direct treatment for patients, including ordering medications, referrals, and following up on specialist consultations
• Facilitate warm handoffs and morning reports to the daytime hospitalist team
• 140‑12 hour shifts per year

Compensation

Compensation ranges from $154,000 - $186,900 per year. We are offering a base salary, wRVU productivity, and an annual bonus incentive. Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance is available.

Job Requirements

Required

• ARNP or Physician Assistant Degree/Certification
• Active, unrestricted license in the state of Washington
• Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for the specific practice
• Strong clinical diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment
• Commitment to providing high‑quality, compassionate care to all patients

Preferred

• At least one year of Hospital Medicine experience