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Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations to diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions for hospitalized adult patients. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and coordinate discharge planning.
Requirements summary
Requires graduation from an accredited NP or PA program with a valid North Carolina license, DEA licensure, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Nurse Practitioners must have Acute Care certification and a Master's or Doctoral degree.
professional certificatepostgraduate degreeInterpersonal CommunicationPhysical ExaminationsPatient EducationCritical ThinkingQuality ImprovementInterdisciplinary CollaborationChronic Condition ManagementMedication PrescriptionAcute Care ManagementDiagnostic Testing InterpretationElectronic Medical DocumentationPatient-Centered Treatment Planning
Job description
Department
01120
WFBMG
Hugh
Chatham:
Chatham
Medical
Park -
Family
Medicine
Status:
Full time
Benefits
Eligible:
Yes
Hours
Per
Week: 40
Schedule
Details/Additional
Information: Various Pay Range $40.60 - $60.90 If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and beyond. We invite Advanced Practice Providers to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds, and progressive visionaries together within our Hospital Medicine team at Hugh Chatham Health.
Position
Highlights: 100% inpatient adult medicine Hospital-based practice with collaborative physician and Advanced Practice Provider team model Adult and geriatric patient population 7 days on / 7 days off schedule, or as otherwise specified by site needs Procedures not required Collaborative interdisciplinary support including physicians, nursing staff, case management, consulting services, and administrative support staff Opportunity to participate in education and mentorship with APP students and APP fellows Centralized professional support through the Center for Advanced Practice Eligible for annual performance-based bonus opportunities tied to physician/APP team goals CME allowance provided Opportunity to join and support a growing Hospital Medicine program within a newly integrated
Advocate
Health partner location
Position
Responsibilities: Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations for hospitalized adult patients Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in the inpatient setting Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians Order, interpret, and monitor laboratory studies, imaging, and diagnostic testing Monitor patient progress and respond appropriately to changes in clinical condition Prescribe and adjust medications in accordance with North Carolina regulations and DEA guidelines Collaborate closely with hospitalists, nursing staff, consulting physicians, care management, and ancillary teams to coordinate care Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and discharge planning Facilitate communication with primary care providers and patient families regarding ongoing care needs Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical documentation Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts Maintain compliance with Joint Commission,
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plans With Employer Match
CME Allowance
Annual Performance-Based Bonus
HIPAA,
OSHA, and organizational standards
Candidate
Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required Current North Carolina license or eligibility required Current prescriptive authority and DEA licensure required BLS and ACLS certifications required Acute Care certification required for Nurse Practitioner candidates Minimum of 1–2 years of inpatient, hospital medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, or related acute care experience preferred Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication skills required Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and collaborative hospital environment
Nurse
Practitioner
Candidates: Master’s Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice required Acute Care certification required Current RN and APRN licensure required Certification from a nationally recognized certifying body required ACNP, AGACNP, AGNP, PNP, or PNP-AC certification preferred depending on population served
Physician
Assistant
Candidates: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required Master’s Degree preferred NCCPA certification preferred About Hugh Chatham Health Hugh Chatham Health is a community-focused healthcare organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the communities of northwest North Carolina. The organization offers a collaborative clinical environment focused on quality, service excellence, and patient-centered care. About the Community Elkin offers a welcoming community with access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, outdoor recreation, wineries, and the charm of small-town living while remaining conveniently located near larger metropolitan areas throughout North Carolina. When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you receive the resources and support needed to thrive personally and professionally. Within our nationally recognized integrated health system, you will work alongside some of the most advanced minds in medicine to improve care, elevate hope, and advance healing—for all.
Our
Commitment to
You:
Advocate
Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total
Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational
Assistance
Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
