Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Job Description

Job Description

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)

Hospitalist & Rural Health Clinic Provider

Providing care for all ages

Position Overview:

Sparta Community Hospital is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to support both Hospitalist services and Rural Health Clinic (RHC) operations.

This position provides comprehensive patient care across the lifespan , while also supporting physicians through real-time clinical documentation (scribe responsibilities) . The provider practices collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals in a variety of care settings.

Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Care (RHC & Extended Care Settings)

Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with a physician across multiple settings, including the Rural Health Clinic (RHC), Long-Term Care (LTC), hospital, and patient residences.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform patient assessments, including:
  • Comprehensive health histories
  • Physical examinations
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans, including:
  • Prescribing medications
  • Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
  • Coordinating specialty referrals
• Provide preventive care and routine health maintenance
• Conduct pre-surgical history and physical exams and medical clearance evaluations
• Deliver Transitional Care Management (TCM), including:
  • Initial post-discharge calls
  • Follow-up visits within required timeframes
• Participate in telehealth visits and home health support as needed
• Perform Long-Term Care (LTC) visits and applicable procedures (e.g., wellness visits, stress testing, as trained)
• Provide patient education on:
  • Disease prevention
  • Treatment plans
  • Health maintenance and wellness

1. Scribe & Documentation Support

Provide real-time clinical documentation support to Hospitalist physicians to ensure accurate and efficient patient records.

Responsibilities include:

• Document patient encounters within the Electronic Health Record (EHR), including:
  • History of Present Illness (HPI)
  • Review of Systems (ROS)
  • Medical, family, and social history
  • Physical exam findings
  • Provider assessments and medical decision-making
  • Treatment plans and follow-up instructions
• Record laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic results
• Assist with order entry, referrals, and care coordination documentation
• Support discharge planning and transitions of care documentation

1. Compliance & Professional Standards

• Maintain strict adherence to:
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Patient confidentiality and privacy standards
• Deliver care and documentation in accordance with:
  • Approved clinical protocols
  • State licensure requirements
  • Organizational policies and procedures
• Participate in the development and annual review of clinical protocols in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based medical practices

Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of an accredited program:
  • Master’s degree required for Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistant (PA): Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program (Master’s degree preferred or required based on program standards)
• Completion of required continuing education, including pediatric education as applicable

Licensure & Certification

Nurse Practitioner (NP):

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license
• National certification (ANCC or equivalent)

or

Physician Assistant (PA):

• Current Illinois Physician Assistant license
• National certification through NCCPA

Experience

• Previous experience as an NP or PA preferred; new graduates may be considered
• Experience in primary care, hospital medicine, or rural health settings preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
• Working knowledge of:
  • CPT E/M coding
  • HCC and ICD-10 coding principles
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Work Environment & Schedule

• Schedule based on patient care needs across hospital, clinic, and community settings
• May include:
  • Evenings
  • Weekends
  • Holidays
• Participation in on-call rotation with required response time
• Flexibility to work extended hours based on patient volume

Work Relationships & Supervision

• Collaborates closely with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members
• Clinical care provided under established protocols and physician collaboration
• Documentation support (scribe role) performed under Hospitalist physician or Medical Director supervision

Why Join Sparta Community Hospital

• Opportunity to practice across diverse care settings
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Meaningful impact on rural community health
• Support for professional growth and clinical development