Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - AHMC

UVM Health Network - Alice Hyde Medical Center; Town of Malone (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 126,000; Part time

Job summary

Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone, NY seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a 0.62 FTE daytime Hospital Medicine role. Work alongside a Hospitalist and a collaborative team with autonomy and community focus.

Responsibilities include inpatient assessment, orders, discharge planning, and ensuring timely, high-quality care. Requires NY licensure eligibility, and NP/PA certification with strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital medicine or acute inpatient care.
• Ability to work with independence in a mixed acuity inpatient environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration with physicians, nursing, therapies, and case management.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage hospitalized patients with Hospitalist.
• Respond to nursing staff calls and evaluate changes in patient condition.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostics as needed.
• Prescribe medications and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Complete admissions, progress notes, and discharge planning with follow-ups.
• Support patient flow and coordinate care across inpatient units.

Skills

Hospital medicine

Inpatient care

Independent practice

Strong communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner licensure (NY) or eligibility

Physician Assistant licensure (NY) or eligibility

NCCPA certification

NP program accreditation (CCNE/ACEN)

Job description

Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC) in Malone, NY is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Hospital Medicine team in a 0.62 FTE daytime role. You'll provide high‑quality inpatient care alongside a supportive Hospitalist and a collaborative clinical team, with meaningful autonomy and the chance to make a real impact in a community‑focused hospital setting.

What You'll Do

• Assess, diagnose, and manage hospitalized patients in coordination with the Hospitalist physician.
• Respond to nursing staff calls and evaluate changes in patient condition.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications and develop evidence‑based treatment plans.
• Complete admissions, daily progress notes, and discharge planning, including summaries and follow‑up coordination.
• Support patient flow across inpatient units and partner with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely, high‑quality care.

Schedule

• 0.62 FTE (~25 hours/week), weekday daytime shifts.
• Combination of 8‑10‑hour shifts, depending on operational needs.
• No night shifts: occasional weekend or holiday participation may be requested.

What You Bring

• Active licensure (or eligibility) as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State.
• Experience required in Hospital Medicine or acute care (not open to new graduates at this time).
• Ability to practice with independence and confidence in a mixed acuity inpatient environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing, therapies, and case management.
• A commitment to patient‑centered, compassionate care.

Why You'll Love Working at Alice Hyde

• Networkwide resources, education support, and strong benefits through UVM Health.
• Supportive, team‑oriented Hospital Medicine group.
• Meaningful autonomy in a rural Critical Access Hospital that provides a diverse clinical experience.
• Opportunity to make a visible difference for patients and families in the Malone region.

Education & Licensure Requirements

Nurse Practitioners (NP):

• Completion of a master’s, post‑master’s, or doctoral NP program accredited by CCNE or ACEN.
• Current national certification (such as ANCC, or equivalent).

Physician Assistants (PA):

• Graduation from an ARCPA‑accredited PA program (or qualifying predecessor program).
• Current NCCPA certification.

Compensation Range: $77.30 to $96.81/hr., based on experience and qualifications.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're an experienced NP or PA who thrives in a collaborative hospital setting and wants to provide exceptional care for the Malone community, we encourage you to apply.