Hospitalist, Hospital Medicine APP Hugh Chatham

Job Description

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
\n Hospital-based practice with collaborative physician and Advanced Practice Provider team model
\n Adult and geriatric patient population
\n 7 days on / 7 days off schedule, or as otherwise specified by site needs
\n Procedures not required
\n Collaborative interdisciplinary support including physicians, nursing staff, case management, consulting services, and administrative support staff
\n Opportunity to participate in education and mentorship with APP students and APP fellows
\n Centralized professional support through the Center for Advanced Practice
\n Eligible for annual performance-based bonus opportunities tied to physician/APP team goals
\n CME allowance provided
\n 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
\n Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions in the inpatient setting
\n Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
\n Order, interpret, and monitor laboratory studies, imaging, and diagnostic testing
\n Monitor patient progress and respond appropriately to changes in clinical condition
\n Prescribe and adjust medications in accordance with North Carolina regulations and DEA guidelines
\n Collaborate closely with hospitalists, nursing staff, consulting physicians, care management, and ancillary teams to coordinate care
\n Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and discharge planning
\n Facilitate communication with primary care providers and patient families regarding ongoing care needs
\n Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical documentation
\n Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care
\n Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts
\n Maintain compliance with Joint Commission, HIPAA, OSHA, and organizational standards

Candidate Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required
\n Current North Carolina license or eligibility required
\n Current prescriptive authority and DEA licensure required
\n BLS and ACLS certifications required
\n Acute Care certification required for Nurse Practitioner candidates
\n Minimum of 1–2 years of inpatient, hospital medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, or related acute care experience preferred
\n Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication skills required
\n Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and collaborative hospital environment

Nurse Practitioner Candidates:

Master’s Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice required
\n Acute Care certification required
\n Current RN and APRN licensure required
\n Certification from a nationally recognized certifying body required
\n ACNP, AGACNP, AGNP, PNP, or PNP-AC certification preferred depending on population served

Physician Assistant Candidates:

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required
\n Master’s Degree preferred
\n 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.