Description
This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality inpatient care within a dynamic medical practice setting, supporting patients throughout their hospital stay and working closely with the broader clinical team.
As a Locum NP/PA Hospitalist, you will manage the care of hospitalized patients, conduct assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans, and coordinate discharge planning. This associate-level contract role is ideal for experienced advanced practice clinicians seeking flexible, impactful work in the medical practice industry.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive inpatient care to hospitalized adult patients
- Perform thorough medical histories, physical examinations, and clinical assessments
- Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic studies
- Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
- Prescribe medications and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
- Coordinate care with nursing staff, consulting specialists, and other healthcare professionals
- Document patient encounters accurately and in compliance with regulatory and facility standards
- Lead discharge planning and ensure appropriate transitions of care
- Respond promptly to clinical emergencies and changes in patient condition
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary rounds
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the United States
- Valid DEA registration and applicable state prescriptive authority
- Active certifications such as ACLS, BLS, and PALS as required by facility policy
- Prior experience in hospital medicine or acute inpatient care preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and sound decision-making skills in fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Ability to manage multiple patients efficiently while maintaining high standards of care
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Flexibility to adapt to varying shift schedules and locum assignments
- Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous learning
Schedule: 7p-7a
No call requirement
Patient Census: ~ 50 per day
Open ICU
Duties: Pulmonary/critical care functions, patient management, and codes
No procedures required
EMR: Epic
Must be board-certified or board-eligible
Paid travel & expenses