What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospitalist Advanced Practice Clinician in Melrose, MA position at TeamHealth?
Do you seek an opportunity to provide excellent patient care while advancing your career as a clinician? Look no further! Our nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide high-quality inpatient care in collaboration with the hospitalist physician team. This swing-shift role supports patient admissions, acute clinical needs, cross-coverage, and care coordination between day and night teams. The advance practice clinician ensures safe, timely, and patient-centered care while adhering to hospital policies and clinical best practices.
Key Responsibilities- Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations for new admissions and existing inpatients
- Manage acute and chronic medical conditions in coordination with the supervising hospitalist
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, ECGs, etc.) based on scope of practice
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
- Provide cross-coverage for inpatient units, addressing changes in patient status, medication adjustments, and care coordination
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Masters degree from an accredited NP or PA program
- Current state licensure as NP or PA
- National certification (ACNP, FNP, AGACNP, PA-C, etc., depending on organization requirements).
- Active DEA license (or eligibility)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Preferred: 12 years of experience in inpatient medicine, emergency medicine, or critical care.
- New graduates with strong clinical rotations may be considered depending on hospital needs.
Competitive Compensation, with an estimated base salary range of $75 to $90 hourly with the opportunity to earn incentives.
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- Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, 401k
- Paid time off
- Excellent mentorship
- Association with a leading clinician practice in the U.S.
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Access to free CME and professional development through the TeamHealth Institute
Salary : $75 - $90