Position OverviewProvides primary care to patients, collaborating with and under the direction of physicians in the clinic, following established standards and practices. Helps with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations. Educates patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. Conducts physicals, orders tests and serves as a patient's primary healthcare provider.
Primary Department, Division, or Unit:UHS Primary Care Walton
Primary Work Shift:Evening
Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Compensation Range:$0.00 - $0.00 per hour, depending on experience
To meet the needs of the region and provide seamless, high-quality inpatient medical care, we are seeking a certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as an integral member of the Hospital Medicine team. This provider will deliver comprehensive care to hospitalized patients, including those with substance use disorders admitted to the Inpatient Medical Unit.
Working in close collaboration with the Attending Physician, the APP supports the daily management of patients through clinical assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, patient and family communication, and the implementation of evidence-based care.
This position is designed to enhance continuity of care, improve patient throughput, support timely clinical decision-making, and promote high-quality outcomes for hospitalized patients.
The APP practices under established collaborative practice agreements, hospital policies, and Medical Staff Bylaws and functions as an extension of the Hospital Medicine physician team. This position offers evening 12-hour or 10-hour shifts on a 7-on/7-off schedule.
Position Details- Collaborate with the Attending Physician in the daily management of patients.
- Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
- Conduct daily patient rounds and independent follow-up assessments throughout the day.
- Develop and implement evidence-based plans of care in collaboration with the attending physician.
- Monitor patient progress and promptly recognize changes in clinical status.
- Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory, radiologic, and diagnostic studies.
- Initiate and adjust medications and therapies within the scope of practice.
- Coordinate the timely implementation of treatment plans and physician recommendations.
- Participate in admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
- Assist with the stabilization and management of patients experiencing acute clinical deterioration.
- Assess and manage patients with substance use disorders, including co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Provide support for other acute care patients, as needed.
The position includes a competitive starting salary of
$147,000 to $171,000, bonus incentives, a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package, including malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
For more information, please contact:
Don LloydSenior Physician Recruiter, UHS
Email: donald.lloyd@nyuhs.org
