Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Hospitalist

77 consultants; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel & expenses

Job summary

77 Consultants seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a hospitalist team delivering inpatient care. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat hospitalized patients, coordinate discharge plans, and work closely with attending physicians and nursing staff to ensure quality patient outcomes.

The role requires board-certified or eligible practitioners, with a focus on internal medicine, hospital medicine, or acute care.

Qualifications

• Licensed as NP or PA in Maryland with unrestricted license.
• Board-certified (ANCC or NCCPA) and credentialed.
• Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply.
• Strong internal medicine/hospital medicine foundation.
• Proficient with electronic health record systems.
• Ability to work independently within a team.
• Excellent clinical judgment and communication skills.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient medical care and coordinate diagnoses and treatment.
• Evaluate, plan, and discharge hospitalized patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab work.
• Collaborate with attending physicians, nurses, and specialists.
• Document encounters accurately in the EHR and chart notes.
• Participate in rounds and interdisciplinary conferences.
• Coordinate safe discharges and educate patients and families.
• Respond to clinical changes and emergencies as needed.
• Adhere to clinical protocols and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Decision making

Communication skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

NP/PA program graduate

Board certification (ANCC or NCCPA)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Description

This contract, on-site position offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality inpatient care as part of a collaborative hospitalist team within the healthcare industry.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and discharge coordination. You will work closely with attending physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient histories, physical examinations, and clinical assessments
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for hospitalized patients
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and laboratory studies
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions across a range of patient populations
• Coordinate patient care with attending physicians, nursing staff, and consulting specialists
• Document clinical encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and interdisciplinary care conferences
• Plan safe discharges and provide patient and family education on post-discharge care
• Respond promptly to clinical changes and medical emergencies within the hospital setting
• Adhere to clinical protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Maryland
• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program with board certification (ANCC or NCCPA)
• Entry-level experience; recent graduates and newly credentialed clinicians are encouraged to apply
• Strong foundation in internal medicine, hospital medicine, or acute care practice
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems and clinical documentation
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
• Excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interprofessional and patient interactions
• Current BLS certification; ACLS certification preferred
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by the schedule

Schedule: 7p-7a

Patient Volume: 5-6 admissions, 30 rounding

No procedures or codes

Closed ICU

Support Staff: Physicians and APPs

EMR: Epic

Must be board-certified or board-eligible

Paid travel & expenses