American Addiction Centers·Kings Mountain, North Carolina
Perform virtual admissions, overnight cross-coverage, and ongoing clinical management for adult hospitalized patients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and document all patient encounters within the Epic EMR.
7 on / 7 off Rotating weekends and holidays 100% inpatient adult medicine Fully remote Virtual Hospital Medicine position Perform virtual admissions, overnight cross-coverage, and ongoing inpatient clinical management Supports Atrium Health King’s Mountain through Advocate Health’s Virtual Care Program Collaborative practice with Hospital Medicine physicians, bedside APPs, nursing, and interdisciplinary care teams Epic electronic medical record
Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program Nurse Practitioners must hold a Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice with ACNP or AGACNP board certification Physician Assistants must hold certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Current license to practice as an NP or PA in North Carolina Current prescriptive privileges and DEA license BLS for Healthcare Provider (AHA) must be valid at least 90 days beyond start date Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, or other acute inpatient experience preferred Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with appropriate critical thinking and interpersonal skills Ability to perform thorough history and physical assessments Ability to function within a multidisciplinary team
Specialty Care APPs provide concentrated services on a single system, caring for both acute and chronically ill patients. This includes hospitalized patient care delivered through Advocate Health’s Virtual Hospital Medicine program. Schedule consists of overnight shifts for 90% or more of the time.
Performs initial and periodic medical histories, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
Performs comprehensive virtual admission history and physical examinations for adult hospitalized patients.
Provides overnight virtual admissions, cross-coverage, and ongoing clinical management.
Records findings of examinations, assessments, and plans of care.
Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.
Orders and interprets daily laboratory and radiology examinations.
Determines treatment plans for patients in collaboration with supervising physicians.
Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and activities in a medically appropriate manner within the patient’s medical record.
Collaborates with Hospital Medicine physicians, bedside APPs, nursing staff, consultants, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, case management, and ancillary departments to coordinate patient care.
Responds appropriately to changes in patient condition and communicates recommendations to bedside care teams.
Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.
Attends, participates in, and contributes to group/practice meetings and policy development as requested.
Performs additional duties within the scope of licensure and credentialing.
Our Commitment to You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards:
Competitive compensation 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 healthcare 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
When you join Advocate 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 get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside some of the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, 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.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in North Carolina often show steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices, especially for candidates who can work autonomously and meet licensure and certification requirements. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a graduate nursing degree, 2–4 years of relevant experience, and current NC licensure, DEA, and BLS credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your certifications and tailor your application to the setting and scope of practice.