Hospitalist Observation APP (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner)

US Acute Care Solutions; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

100% paid parental leave

Tax-free Continuing Education: $2,500/yr

Job summary

US Acute Care Solutions is seeking an experienced Hospitalist Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Lanham, MD. This role involves providing compassionate, high-quality care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in hospital medicine, strong communication skills, and a commitment to quality improvement. Excellent compensation package is offered, ensuring that our clinicians are well supported.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for approximately 148 hospitalist encounters.
• Support Behavioral Health services including urgent care for non-life-threatening issues.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Commitment to evidence-based practice

Education

Board certification or eligibility in relevant specialty

Job description

Job Overview

US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) is looking for an experienced Hospitalist Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our acute care team in Lanham, MD. The selected candidate will work side‑by‑side with physicians to provide compassionate, high‑quality care in an acute, supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for approximately 148 hospitalist encounters.
• Work across the Hospitalist and Observation departments (positions will float between these units).
• Support Behavioral Health services, including 10 average daily encounters, care in a 16‑bed inpatient psychiatric unit, an 8‑bed residential substance abuse program, and walk‑in urgent care for non‑life‑threatening behavioral health issues.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in continuous education and clinical governance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP).
• Board certification or eligibility in the relevant specialty.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice and quality improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

Excellent compensation with an estimated employed W‑2 base pay range of $68 /hour to $76 /hour (new grads $60 /hour to $65 /hour), plus comprehensive USACS benefits and a 10% practice‑funded 401(k).

• APP Incentive Units: $33,000 after 2 years of employment and completion of the USACS APP Academy.
• Employer‑funded 401(k) with industry‑leading match.
• Tax‑free Continuing Education: $2,500/yr (including $4,500 in the first year).
• 100% paid parental leave for all new parents.
• Paid leave for military deployments.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability (own occupation).
• Unmatched medical malpractice coverage, including tail and free litigation support.
• Access to evidence‑based Clinical Management Tools and 24/7/365 support from experienced physicians.
• Dedicated Clinician Advocates for onboarding and ongoing support.