Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP) - Hospital Medicine

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UVA Health is seeking a motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Hospital Medicine service at UVA Medical Center. This position offers the opportunity to practice in an independent, inpatient practice model managing an autonomous panel of hospitalized patients with attending-level accountability within a collaborative, multidisciplinary hospital environment.

The APP in this role will serve as a primary provider for an assigned inpatient census, leading comprehensive management of general medicine patients from admission through discharge. The successful candidate will function with a high degree of clinical independence, consistent with their licensure and scope of practice, and will be expected to bring the clinical acumen and confidence consistent with that model.

This position is affiliated with the UVA Health Center for Advanced Practice (CAP), the system-level home for advanced practice governance, professional development, and provider support. Through CAP, the APP will have access to a robust infrastructure for career growth, peer connection, and operational guidance.

Please submit a cover letter with your application package to help contextualize your interest, experience, and goals.

Preferred qualifications:

Prior experience in hospital medicine, internal medicine, or a high-acuity inpatient setting; familiarity with inpatient throughput and care coordination processes; interest in quality improvement or APP professional development.

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.

Clinical
- Manage an inpatient panel with accountability, including daily rounding, diagnostic reasoning, treatment planning, and progression-of-care decisions
- Perform and document comprehensive H&Ps, daily progress notes, discharge summaries, and all required inpatient documentation in compliance with UVA Health standards
- Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic studies including laboratory data, imaging, and procedural findings; adjust treatment plans accordingly in real time
- Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies; manage complex, multi-system conditions common to a general inpatient hospital medicine population
- Facilitate timely transitions of care, including consultations, care coordination with interdisciplinary teams (nursing, PT/OT, case management, social work, pharmacy), and safe discharge planning
- Engage patients and families in shared decision-making; provide clear communication regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and care plans throughout the hospitalization
- Respond to clinical changes in patient status and manage acute deterioration in alignment with escalation protocols; participate in rapid response situations as appropriate
- Maintain clinical productivity standards and documentation quality benchmarks as established by the Division of Hospital Medicine, CAP, and UVA Health.

Administrative
- Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in Epic (UVA Health's EHR), including charge capture, level-of-service coding, and attestation requirements
- Adhere to UVA Health credentialing, privileging, and compliance requirements; maintain all licensure, DEA registration, and credentialing documents in current standing
- Adhere to team-based scheduling processes, including advance notice for coverage needs, schedule adherence, and collaboration with the APP Manager on coverage planning
- Contribute to departmental quality improvement initiatives, safety event reporting, and process improvement projects as directed by division or CAP leadership
- Engage with billing, coding, and documentation review processes; respond constructively to feedback from compliance audits or peer reviews
- Maintain required continuing medical education hours and complete all mandatory UVA Health training modules on schedule

Leadership

- Serve as a visible and engaged member of the Hospital Medicine APP team; contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, and collegiality
- Participate in onboarding and orientation support for new APP colleagues joining the Hospital Medicine service, as requested by the APP Manager
- As able, serve as clinical preceptor to APP-learners as a Health System partner with UVA's School of Nursing
- Contribute to or lead quality and safety initiatives within the Hospital Medicine division, including participation in morbidity and mortality review, length-of-stay optimization, or readmission reduction efforts
- Represent the APP perspective in divisional and interdisciplinary forums; communicate APP-specific challenges and opportunities through appropriate CAP and division channels
- Model independent, high-quality practice that advances the visibility and credibility of the APP role within hospital medicine at UVA Health

Professional
- Maintain active NP or PA licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia and all credentials required for independent inpatient practice at UVA Medical Center
- Pursue ongoing professional development aligned with hospital medicine and inpatient general medicine; engage in evidence-based practice and staying current with guidelines relevant to the inpatient population
- Engage in CAP-sponsored professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs, shared governance, and APP-focused initiatives
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in patient safety, clinical quality, and the delivery of exceptional inpatient care
- Represent UVA Health and the Center for Advanced Practice with professionalism in all clinical, professional, and external interactions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a masters degree.

Experience: Department and unit specific.

Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $116,123.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Certification and education support

• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as High Performing in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Childrens is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVAs commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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