Hospital Medicine Assistant Area Director of Advanced Practice

If its possible, you will find it at


Advocate Health


the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, Illinois, and Wisconsin. We invite Advanced Practice Providers to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds, and visionaries together on our Hospital Medicine team at Advocate Health. The


Wake Hospital Medicine


team is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our Hospital Medicine program at


Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center


in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Position Details

Daytime work schedule:


7 on / 7 off, 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

Weekends and holidays included in rotation

100% inpatient adult medicine

Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide high-quality, patient-centered inpatient care.

Evaluate, treat, and manage hospitalized adult medicine patients while supporting continuity of care.

Patient assignments and daily responsibilities may vary based on patient acuity, census, and operational needs.

Experience Required

Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

Nurse Practitioners must hold a Masters Degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) board certification.

Physician Assistants must hold certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); CAQ certification preferred.

Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in North Carolina.

Current prescriptive privileges and DEA registration.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association, valid at least 90 days beyond start date.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced inpatient environment with strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to perform comprehensive history and physical examinations and develop appropriate treatment plans.

Ability to function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Job Summary

Specialty Care Advanced Practice Providers provide concentrated services within a designated specialty, caring for both acute and chronically ill patients. This role is responsible for delivering comprehensive inpatient care through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, and discharge planning while collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Essential Functions

Perform initial and follow-up medical histories and physical examinations.

Conduct daily inpatient assessments and ongoing patient management.

Evaluate, admit, consult, and manage hospitalized adult medicine patients.

Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.

Order, interpret, and manage laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies.

Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions within scope of practice.

Perform minor medical procedures as appropriate and within credentialing guidelines.

Coordinate patient care with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, case management, specialists, and ancillary departments.

Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and discharge planning activities.

Document all patient encounters, assessments, procedures, and treatment plans accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.

Serve as a patient advocate while promoting quality, safety, and evidence-based care.

Attend and participate in departmental meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education opportunities.

Physical Requirements

Frequent walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.

Must be able to lift and support up to 35 pounds while assisting with patients, medical equipment, and supplies.

Must possess intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity.

Must communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Must be able to perform effectively in stressful clinical situations.

Schedule may include weekends and holidays as part of the regular 7 on / 7 off rotation.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards:

Competitive compensation

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for eligible candidates

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses

Family benefits, including adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and additional financial wellness resources

Educational Assistance Program

Continuing Medical Education (CME) support and professional development opportunities

When you join Advocate 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 have the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally recognized integrated health system, youll work alongside some of the most advanced minds in medicine to improve health, elevate hope, and advance healingfor all.





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