Hospitalist Jobs in North Carolina

Department 04170 WFBMG University Group Practice: High Point Main - Hospitalists
Status Full time
Benefits Eligible Yes
Hours Per Week 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information 7a-7p
Pay Range $51.05 - $76.60

Explore an exciting opportunity with AHWFB's Hospital Medicine Department as we eagerly welcome a skilled Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic inpatient team in High Point, North Carolina.

What We Have To Offer

CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500/year for Continuing Medical Education.
Work/Life Balance: Enjoy schedule of 7 days on/7 days off, 12-hour day shifts, 7 AM to 7 PM. 14 shifts per month.
Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 200 hours, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
Relocation Assistance: Enjoy $7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.
A Rich Quality of Life: Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.

Work In a Supportive & Collaborative Environment

As an Advanced Practice Provider within the Wake Forest Baptist Health system, you'll be an integral part of a dedicated healthcare team, collaborating with physicians, nurses, case managers, specialists, and clinical pharmacists to ensure safe and effective patient care during hospital stays and upon discharge. Your role involves closely monitoring patient progress, making necessary treatment adjustments, and engaging in meaningful discussions with patients and their families about their care. Additionally, you'll facilitate seamless communication with the patient's primary care physician, coordinate follow-up appointments, and provide essential medical records to support their ongoing treatment.

As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PA/AGACNP will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include:
- Independently see patients and appropriately manage their care during shift
- Performing assessments and developing appropriate plans
- Placing necessary orders and calling consults when needed
- Coordinating with Nursing Staff and Case Management
- Conduct family meetings if necessary
- Develop discharge plan when applicable
- Respond to Rapid Responses and CODES for their patients
- Staff patients at least once with their assigned attending physician(s), and provide subsequent important updates throughout the day.
- Provide appropriate hand-off/sign-out at the conclusion of their shift to the nocturnist.
- Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
- Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research projects
- Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners
- Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred
Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
Previous inpatient experience preferred
BLS and ACLS required

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Requirements

Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program, Master's degree or higher required
Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license
Board certified as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Previous inpatient experience preferred
* BLS and ACLS required

Where You'll Live

The picturesque cities of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report's Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023. This includes:
Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
* Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Filled - Advanced Practice Provider - Hospitalist, High Point, NC