Inpatient Medicine Fellowship: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Davita Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Boston Children's Hospital as an Inpatient Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellow, where you will gain experience in clinic practice across various inpatient settings. This full-time, 6-month fellowship focuses on hands-on patient care and development, ideal for both new graduates and experienced providers. Benefit from competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Affordable health, vision and dental insurance

Childcare and student loan subsidies

Generous levels of time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Master of Physician Assistant Studies or MSN.
• Open to new graduates or experienced PAs and NPs.
• Licensure/certifications: PA, NP Board Certification, Massachusetts NP or PA license.

Responsibilities

• Front-line care and coordination of pediatric patients.
• Consult and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
• Manage therapeutic regimens for acute and chronic diseases.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment and diagnosis

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Studies or Masters of Science in Nursing

Job description

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Position Summary
The Inpatient Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship will provide Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with a broad experience across inpatient medical settings. Clinical practice will be focused in the Renal, End-Stage Renal, Immunology, Endocrine, Adolescent Medicine, GI/Hepatology and Admission Team settings. This full-time, 6-month APP Fellowship will build competency by means of hands-on direct care experiences, didactic classes, simulation and presentations. The APP Fellows will train with physicians and APPs, and integrate with members of the multidisciplinary team. APP Fellows will be supported by a core team of MD/NP/PA leaders, APP liaisons, preceptors, and mentors. Clinical time will include night/weekend rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Front-line care and coordination of pediatric patients including assessment, diagnosis, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, bedside procedures, and family centered care of patients and their families.
• Consult and collaborate with acute care providers and interdisciplinary team members on all assigned inpatients during daily rounds. Conducting patient assessment and medical history, physical exams, and diagnosing health and developmental problems.
• Care for patients with both acute and chronic disease by managing therapeutic regimens according to approved guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing research and quality improvement initiatives, as well as facilitation of patient/family and multidisciplinary team.
• Schedule: 36 hours, 50% day/night rotation, every 3rd weekend. Three 12-hour shifts per week.
• Fellowship start date: October and December cohorts
• Cover letter preferred

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Graduate from an accredited Master of Physician Assistant Studies or Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) / Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program.

Experience

• Open to new graduates or experienced PAs and NPs

Licensure/Certifications

• PA, NP Board Certification (PNP-PC, PNP-AC, FNP)
• Massachusetts NP or PA license
• MCSR and DEA upon hire
• BLS upon hire
• PALS & ACLS certification within 3 months of hire

Please note: During a public health emergency, individuals in this role may be expected to take on additional duties to respond to organizational needs.

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

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Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.