APP Hospitalist

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

August 05, 2024

Department:

30009047 Hospital Services Hospitalists AH Faribault Medical Center

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

10 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Alternative Weekend Plan

Job Summary:

Collaborates directly with a hospitalist on all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a physician/APP team. Works in inpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.

Key Position Details:

Job Description:

• Provides clinical care and completes comprehensive patient assessments for patient in the hospital.
• Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
• Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
• Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
• Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.
• Refers for specialty care when determined.
• Consults with physician when patient needs outside of APP scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
• Participates in health care team and acts as resource to members of the team.
• Works with primary care team for program development.
• Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.
• Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Practice Details

• Collaborative and supportive atmosphere with Hospitalist team

• Excellian, our EMR, is a software product from Epic and is considered one of the most comprehensive systems in the nation. 

• PA or NP considered

• Full time 7 on 7 off schedule with day/evening coverage
• Faribault Medical Center and Owatonna Hospital coverage

Job Requirements

• Master's degree Completion of accredited Physician Assistant or accredited Nurse Practitioner program

• Certification as Physician Assistant - NCCPA National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or CNP through ANCC

• Active, non-restricted medical license in MN (or ability to obtain) 

• Ability to obtain and/or maintain MN DEA certification and National Provider Identifier (NPI)

• Ability to meet criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and hospital privileges

• ACLS/BLS Tier 3 - required within 180 Days

• One year of experience as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner preferred

Faribault Medical Center offers a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services, including medical oncology, cardiology, general and orthopedic surgery, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, emergency care, nutrition services, OB/ gyn, OT/ PT, sports medicine, speech therapy, laboratory services and many tele-health services.

As part of Allina Health Faribault Medical Center offers the community feel and collegiality of a small campus, with the world-class specialty care of a renowned health system.  Faribault is a welcoming community 40 miles south of Minneapolis built on history, culture, industry, and recreation.  Faribault offers great opportunities to get outside and experience Minnesota through beautiful lakes, trails, and a nature preserve. You can enjoy the largest non-metro downtown historic district in the state and excellent education options locally, and still be within easy driving distance of the Twin Cities’.

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently