Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Inpatient Hospitalist - Folsom, CA

Are you interested in working for a leading medical practice in Northern California? Pulmonary Medicine Associates, treating patients in the greater Sacramento area for over 50 years, currently has an opening for an Advanced Practice Provider to be part of our hospital care team ...

Job description

Are you interested in working for a leading medical practice in Northern California? Pulmonary Medicine Associates, treating patients in the greater Sacramento area for over 50 years, currently has an opening for an Advanced Practice Provider to be part of our hospital care team at Vibra Hospital in Folsom, California. APP's work closely with our physicians to provide high-quality medical care. Training provided. Full time. Competitive salary and excellent benefits.  Visit our website at

Inpatient APP Duties Include:

· Under the general supervision of a physician, provide care to hospital patients and delegated medical tasks, using established and approved protocols as required by PMA and hospital policy.

· Conduct comprehensive history and physical exam, perform diagnostic reasoning, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and write prescriptions.

· Collaborate with the patient, family members, and other members of the healthcare team to review the plan of care and reach the best possible outcome.

· Educate patients on procedures, treatment protocols, wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families.

· Document all services and orders in the patient's electronic medical record.

· Participate in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs.

· Assist in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients and/or their families.

· Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.

· Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

· Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD

· 401k with generous company match

· Relocation assistance

· Malpractice insurance 

Requirements

Education/Licensure/Certifications:

· Graduate of Accredited School offering an Advanced Degree in Nurse Practice (ARNP) and current, unrestricted California NP license OR

· Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program and current California State Physician Assistant License, issued by Physician Assistant Board under the Medical Board of California

· Current DEA certificate without restriction

· ACLS required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Two years related NP/PA experience preferred.

· Ability to prioritize and establish work standards and business goals.

· Ability to relate to patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team in a tactful and professional manner

· Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques

· Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment

· Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette

· Ability to provide medical services within the scope of licensing and training 

Salary Description
$150,000-$170,000