Hospitalist - NP​/PA

Overview

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

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

• CME Reimbursement:
  Receive up to $2,500/year for Continuing Medical Education.
• Work/Life Balance:
  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 for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Relocation Assistance: $7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
• Career Growth & Stability:
  Ample opportunities for advancement and stability with a high patient volume.
• A Rich Quality of Life:
  North Carolina s Piedmont Triad region offers trails, golf, arts, cuisine, and local breweries and wineries.

As an Advanced Practice Provider within the Wake Forest Baptist Health system, you ll be 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 discharge. Your role involves monitoring patient progress, making treatment adjustments, and discussing care with patients and families. You ll coordinate with the patient s primary care physician, arrange follow-up appointments, and provide essential medical records to support ongoing treatment.

As a PA/AGACNP, you ll play a key role in team-focused patient care in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Independently see patients and manage their care during shifts
• Perform assessments and develop plans
• Place necessary orders and call consults as needed
• Coordinate with Nursing Staff and Case Management
• Conduct family meetings if necessary
• Develop discharge plans when applicable
• Respond to Rapid Responses and CODES for patients
• Staff patients with assigned attending physicians and provide updates throughout the day
• Provide hand-off/sign-out at shift end to the nocturnist
• Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines
• Opportunity to participate in basic science and clinical research
• 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 of the respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental credentialing from the institution

• 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

• Graduation from an 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

The Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina is frequently listed among desirable places to live. It offers affordable living, great schools, and vibrant neighborhoods.

• Affordable Living:
  Housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools:
  Access to top educational institutions and strong school systems.
• Vibrant Neighborhoods:
  Regional population around 1.6 million with lively downtowns and family-friendly areas.

When you join Advocate Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates diverse contributions. You can work with leading minds to improve medicine and patient outcomes.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including competitive compensation and benefits designed to support career development and well-being.

• Base compensation listed within the pay range based on qualifications, experience, and training
• Premium pay such as shift differentials and on-call compensation
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Potential for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health:
Advocate Health is a large nonprofit, integrated health system with a broad geographic presence and extensive medical education programs. It is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and employs a large workforce…