NP/PA - Hospitalist Primary Care

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Clinic seeks an experienced Hospitalist APP (NP or PA) to provide patient-centered care to pediatric and adult populations. The role emphasizes collaboration with the team to assess, plan, and implement care, showing strong clinical leadership and teamwork.

Ideal candidates have NP or PA credentials with appropriate state licenses, BLS, and a background in Family Medicine. Weekends and holidays work as needed; no on-call required.

Qualifications

• NP: Master’s or Doctorate NP program from an accredited school.
• PA: Graduate of an AMA-accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NP: NJ RN license and NJ APN license required.
• NP: Board certification by AANP or ANCC; BLS.
• PA: PA license; NCCPA certification; BLS.
• Active NJ CDS/DEA prescriptive authority for NP.
• Ability to maintain collaboration with staff physicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care to pediatric and adult populations.
• Collaborate with the care team to assess, plan, and implement care.
• Demonstrate leadership and collaborative skills in clinical settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical care experience

Education

Master's or Doctorate NP program

AMA-accredited PA program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Carrier Clinic is seeking an experienced Hospitalist APP Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant to provide patient-centered care to a pediatric and adult population. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with our team to assess, plan, and implement care, demonstrating strong clinical, leadership, and collaborative skills. Previous experience in a Family Medicine setting is preferred.

Weekends as Needed

Holiday Work As Needed

No On-Call Required

Carrier Clinic specializes in inpatient psychiatric treatment and treatment and rehabilitation for substance abuse, providing a complete array of expert care and education for adolescents and teens, adults, and older adults on the inpatient and residential levels. Outpatient services are provided for ECT treatment and drug abuse addiction.

https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/locations/hackensack-meridian-health-carrier-clinic/about-us

For Nurse Practitioner (NP) Candidates:

• Education: Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Experience: Proven experience in a relevant patient care setting.
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Current NJ State Professional Registered Nurse (RN) License.
  • Current NJ Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) License.
  • Board certification by AANP or ANCC.
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Credentials:
  • National Provider Identifier (NPI).
  • Active New Jersey prescriptive authority (CDS and DEA).
• Ability to maintain a collaborative agreement with staff physicians.

For Physician Assistant (PA) Candidates:

• Education: Graduate of an AMA-accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Current Physician Assistant License.
  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification.
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

General Skills (for all candidates):

• Skills:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
  • AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.