Observation Medicine Lead APP (PA/NP) Northwest Hospital OBS

The Lead APP provides clinical leadership and operational oversight for 1-2 observation sites, collaborating with Medical Directors, Hospital Leadership, and ED teams to deliver high-quality patient care. This role encompasses building high-performing APP teams, managing daily operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering an inclusive work environment while developing talent pipelines for the organization.

Additional Details

• Oversee APP hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management including 30/90-day evaluations and coaching
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies, regulatory requirements, and quality programs while maintaining peer review and metrics reporting
• Participate in hospital committees, department meetings, and regional leadership calls while managing risk mitigation and CMS guideline adherence
• Excellent compensation with an estimated employed W-2 base pay range of $60/hour to $87/hour PLUS comprehensive USACS benefits and a 10% company-funded 401k. Additional leadership stipend available.

Benefits

Financial Benefits:

• Industry-leading 10% company funded 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
• Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
• Annual CME/BEA (Business Expense Account)
• Medical Malpractice with tail and litigation support
• Pioneering Paid Military Leave
• Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave

Intangible Benefits:

• Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
• National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected clinicians
• Clinical Management Tools (CMTs)
• 24/7/365 live physician support
• USACS Orientation and Assemblies
• Professional Development Programs including: Scholars (Leadership Training), Efficiency Academy, and Engagement & Experience Academy

REQ-5271-03-2026

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $60 - $87