Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Per Diem - AHMC

University of Vermont Health Network; Town of Malone (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 137,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible per‑diem scheduling

AHMC/Hospital Medicine Team access

Job summary

Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Hospitalist team on a per‑diem basis. This role offers autonomy and collaboration, with responsibilities including assessment, treatment planning, and discharges in both ED and inpatient settings.

Per diem scheduling provides flexibility; NY licensure and board certification are required, with ARC‑PA/ANCC/NCCPA credentials pursuing, and compensation at an hourly rate with per diem premium.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• ARC‑PA‑accredited PA program or equivalent for PA track.
• CCNE/ACEN-accredited NP education with national certification (ANCC or equivalent).
• Current NCCPA certification (PA) or ANCC certification (NP) required.
• Experience in Hospital Medicine or acute care preferred.

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.
• Discharge patients with summaries and follow-up plans.
• Support patient flow in ED and inpatient units.

Skills

NP license

PA license

Hospital Medicine experience

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or Doctorate degree

NY licensure eligible/NY licensure

Job description

Building Name: AHMC - Alice Hyde Medical Center

Location Address: 133 Park Street, Malone New York

Regular

Department: AHMC - Medicine - Hospital Medicine Division

Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible)

Standard Hours: 0

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 0

Shift: Day/Eve-12Hr

Primary Shift: -

Weekend Needs: As Scheduled

Recruiter: Arianna Biondo

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: $79.62- $99.71/hr.
• Per diem employees receive an additional 15% on top of the applicable hourly rate.