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

77 consultants; Gainesville (FL); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid travel & expenses

Zusammenfassung

77 consultants seeks an Associate-level NP/PA Hospitalist for on-site care in Gainesville, FL. You will deliver high-quality hospitalist care, coordinate with physicians and staff, and manage inpatient admissions and discharges.

Requirements include NP/PA certification, Florida licensure ability, and strong clinical assessment skills. The role is a contract locum-tenens with a focus on patient-centered outcomes in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifikationen

• Associate-level NP/PA with hospitalist/inpatient experience preferred.
• Current national certification as NP or PA.
• Active Florida licensure or ability to obtain licensure.

Aufgaben

• Perform comprehensive assessments for hospitalized patients.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions with attending physicians.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging.
• Develop and implement treatment and discharge plans.
• Prescribe medications per state guidelines.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members and case managers.
• Document encounters accurately in the EHR.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

EHR proficiency

Team collaboration

Communication

Ausbildung

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Physician Assistant (PA)

Board certification

Tools

EHR systems

Jobbeschreibung

Description

. This is a contract, on-site position offering an Associate-level provider the opportunity to deliver high-quality hospitalist care in a dynamic clinical environment.

As an NP/PA Hospitalist, you will manage and coordinate care for hospitalized patients, perform comprehensive assessments, diagnose and treat acute conditions, and collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and specialists. Your role is essential to maintaining continuity of care and achieving positive patient outcomes across our practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical exams for hospitalized patients
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions in collaboration with attending physicians
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging studies
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and discharge plans
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations and practice guidelines
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members, specialists, nurses, and case managers
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in EHR systems
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and follow-up care
• Respond promptly to patient changes, emergencies, and hospital consults
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety protocols

Requirements

• Associate-level experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, preferably in hospitalist, acute care, or inpatient medicine
• Current national certification as an NP or PA (e.g., ANCC, AANP, NCCPA)
• Active, unrestricted state licensure or ability to obtain licensure in Florida
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and reasoning skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills for working with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, on-site hospital environment
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care
• Flexibility to meet the demands of a contract locum tenens assignment

Schedule: 7p-7a

Setting: ~432 beds

Census: 30 inpatients, 1-2 admissions per night

Duties: Cross-coverage and admissions

Support Staff: Physician on back-up call

Must be board-certified

Additional Certifications: DEA

Paid travel & expenses