Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Per Diem - AHMC

Home Health; Town of Malone (NY); On-site; USD 106,075 - 133,627; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem scheduling

Competitive hourly pay

15% per diem premium

Job summary

Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC) seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Hospitalist team on a per‑diem basis. As a Per Diem Hospitalist APP, you’ll deliver safe, timely, compassionate care while working alongside experienced physicians and a collaborative clinical team.

Education includes a Master’s or Doctorate degree and NY State licensure. ARC‑PA accreditation and NCCPA (PA) or CCNE/ACEN (NP) certifications are required.

Qualifications

• License as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State.
• Experience in Hospital Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or acute care (preferred).
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently.
• Clear, compassionate communication skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with Hospitalist physicians.
• Respond to nursing calls and manage changes in patient condition.
• Order and interpret labs, tests, and imaging.
• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans.
• Complete patient discharges with summaries and follow-up plans.
• Support patient flow in ED and inpatient units.

Education

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Tools

ARC-PA accredited program

NCCPA certification

CCNE/ACEN accredited NP program

Job description

Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Hospitalist team on a per‑diem basis. As a Per Diem Hospitalist APP, you’ll deliver safe, timely, compassionate care while working alongside experienced physicians and a collaborative clinical team. This role allows you to use your full clinical skill set while enjoying autonomy, teamwork, and the day‑to‑day variety that hospital medicine offers.

What You’ll Do

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in coordination with Hospitalist physicians.

• Respond to nursing staff calls and manage changes in patient condition.

• Order and interpret labs, tests, and imaging.

• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans.

• Complete patient discharges, including summaries and follow‑up plans.

• Support patient flow in both the Emergency Department and inpatient units.

What You Bring

• Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

• Experience in Hospital Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or acute care (preferred).

• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently.

• Clear, compassionate communication skills.

• Commitment to patient‑centered care.

What Makes Alice Hyde a Great Place to Work

• Supportive, team‑oriented environment.

• Opportunities to grow your skills within the UVM Health Network.

• Flexible per‑diem scheduling to support work‑life balance.

A team dedicated to caring for the Malone area and surrounding North Country communities

Education & Licensure

• Master’s or Doctorate degree required.

• Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State (or have the ability to obtain licensure).

• National certification from an approved certifying body is required:

For Physician Assistants (PA):

• Completion of an ARC‑PA‑accredited Physician Assistant program (or a predecessor program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs prior to January 2001).

• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required.

For Nurse Practitioners (NP):

• Completion of a master’s, post‑master’s, or doctoral nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

• Current national certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or an equivalent recognized certifying body is required.

Compensation

• Compensation rate: $77.30- $96.81/hr.

• Per diem employees receive an additional 15% on top of the applicable hourly rate.