NP / PA - Hospitalist

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title : Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Hospitalist

Job Type : Locum Tenens

Location : Thomaston, GA

Service Setting : Inpatient – Hospitalist

Coverage Type : Clinical Only

Coverage Period : ASAP – Ongoing

Clinical Shift Schedule :

• NP / PAs – 9a–9p, 12 : 30p–12 : 30a
• Physicians (reference) – 6a–6p, 6p–6a

Reason for Coverage : Supplemental Coverage

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics : Adults & Pediatrics

Patient Volume / Census : ~27 patients / day (9,800 annually)

% Admissions : 12%

FACILITY INFORMATION

EMR System : Meditech

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required : Yes

Credentialing Timeline : Clean files eligible for expedited privileges

Compliance Requirements : TB, Flu, MMR, Hep B, Varicella immunizations required

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Standard hospitalist procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses : Active Georgia state license required

Certifications : ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA)