Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Inpatient Hospitalist

Part Time Advanced Practice Provider

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 a Part Time Advanced Practice Provider to be part of our hospital care team at Kentfield Hospitals in Marin and San Francisco, California. This is a rewarding daytime opportunity to work closely with our physicians and provide high-quality medical care. Comprehensive training will be provided.

Position Highlights

• Predictable workflow
• Manage patients with complex medical needs (vent weaning, post-ICU care, multi-system chronic illness)
• Supportive interdisciplinary team including specialists, nursing, respiratory therapy, and case management
• No rapid patient turnover typical of short-stay acute care hospitals
• Journal club with PMA physicians.
• Highly desirable community with a myriad of year-round outdoor activities; a vast array of excellent dining, shopping, arts, and cultural options and sporting events.
• Close proximity to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, the Pacific Ocean, Napa and Sonoma Wine Country.

Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of a physician, and using established and approved protocols.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care to LTAC patients
• Coordinate care with consulting specialists and interdisciplinary teams
• Perform admissions, daily rounds, and discharges as needed
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EMR

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