Physician Assistant-Hospitalist, PRN, Days

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider to deliver comprehensive inpatient medical care. Responsibilities include performing patient admissions, managing cross-coverage, and assisting in discharge planning.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with physicians and nursing staff, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and demonstrate the hospital’s mission and values. A Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is needed with the relevant education and licensure in Alabama.

Qualifications

• Current licensure through Alabama Board of Nursing (for NP).
• NCCPA certification and licensure through Alabama Board of Medical Examiners (for PA).
• All candidates must be credentialed and approved by the hospital credentialing board.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care to adult patients.
• Collaborate closely with hospital staff to ensure high-quality care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development.

Education

MSN from an accredited program (for NP)

Graduation from an accredited PA program

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

The Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) supports the Hospitalist service by providing comprehensive inpatient medical care to adult patients. Responsibilities include performing admissions, cross-coverage, and discharge planning; obtaining and documenting patient histories; conducting physical examinations; ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests; diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions; prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments; and providing patient and family education.

Responsibilities

The Hospitalist APP collaborates closely with Hospitalist physicians, nursing, case management, and ancillary services to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality inpatient care. Additional responsibilities include participation in quality improvement initiatives, staff and student education, and program development as assigned.

TheHospitalist APPdemonstrates Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision, and values through professional conduct and clinical practice.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Nurse Practitioner (NP): MSN from an accredited program, national NP certification, and current licensure through the Alabama Board of Nursing.

• Physician Assistant (PA): Graduation from an accredited PA program, NCCPA certification, and licensure through the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners.

All candidates must be credentialed and approved by the hospital credentialing board.

Experience Preferred but not Required

• Acute care experience preferred

• Critical Care experiencepreferred