Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking an experienced Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider to join our collegial inpatient team in the Pacific Northwest. You will contribute to high-quality, patient-centered care through thorough assessments and individualized treatment plans. The role involves 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) and cross-coverage across St.

Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma and St. Elizabeth Hospital in Enumclaw.

Qualifications

• 1+ year inpatient hospitalist experience required as PA.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication abilities with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate acute and chronic conditions per evidence-based protocols.
• Assess and treat acute deteriorations and provide cross-coverage for daytime hospitalist team.
• Collaborate with specialists, care coordinators, and social workers for high-quality patient care.
• Ensure accurate medical charting and billing records using EPIC.
• Provide direct treatment, including medications, referrals, and follow-ups.
• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
• Coverage at St. Joseph Medical Center (Tacoma) and St. Elizabeth Hospital (Enumclaw).

Skills

Inpatient hospitalist experience

Flexibility

Strong communication

Education

Washington State PA license

DEA license

NPI registration

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider, you will join our collegial health-care team providing inpatient care. We pride ourselves in practicing high quality, evidence based, and patient centered medicine. This team is recognized for its commitment to quality, excellence, and innovation within the picturesque Pacific Northwest. The role offers diverse work environments, encompassing in-person night coverage at a tertiary regional referral center, telemedicine-assisted overnight cross-coverage and patient evaluation, and in-person night coverage at a critical access hospital.

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 Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. You will provide compassionate and expert care, conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support the holistic well-being of our patients and their families.

To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled and compassionate physician, 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.

• Manage and evaluate acute and chronic conditions, ensuring adherence to evidence-based clinical protocols.

• Assess and treat acute clinical deteriorations (e.g., sepsis, respiratory distress) and provide cross-coverage for the daytime hospitalist team.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including specialists, nurse care coordinators, and social workers to ensure seamless, high-quality patient care.

• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant medical charting and billing records using the hospital's EPIC system.

• Provide and document direct treatment for patients, including ordering medications, referrals, and following up on specialist consultations.

• 12 hour shifts - 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

• Provide coverage at both St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma and St. Elizabeth Hospital in Enumclaw.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• 1 or more years of Inpatient Hospitalist experience required as PA

• Extremely flexible and adaptable

• Perform evaluation and management services to patients requiring hospitalist services with the hospitalist practice

• Develop treatment plans

• Complete admissions from ED

• Perform dictation of H&P examinations

• Perform such other responsibilities as reasonably assigned by the lead hospitalist and within PA scope of practice

• Current, unrestricted license in Washington State, DEA, and NPI

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

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Pay Range

$154,000 - $186,900 /year