Hospitalist Physician Assistant

Job Description :

Baptist Health, Northeast Florida s most preferred health system, is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our high-performing inpatient hospitalist team at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-based environment while benefiting from a 7-on / 7-off night shift schedule.

As part of our dynamic Hospital Medicine team, you will support inpatient care by managing admissions, responding to rapid response events, and handling floor call coverage across multiple units. This role plays a key part in expanding the leadership and scope of Advanced Practice Providers within our hospital system.

Job Posting Summary :

Status : Full-Time

Schedule : 7-on / 7-off

Shift : Nights

Setting : Inpatient / Hospital Medicine

Location : Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, FL

Team Structure : Multidisciplinary Hospitalist Group

Start Date : Immediate or as available

Position Highlights :

7-on / 7-off block schedule promotes excellent work-life balance

Join a well-established, growing hospitalist team

Manage admissions, rapid response, and floor call coverage

Lead a new APP-focused initiative designed to enhance inpatient care

Work within a high-volume, high-acuity hospital environment

Supported by hospitalist physicians, specialists, and nursing staff

Epic electronic medical record system

Competitive compensation and full benefits package

Education Required :

Master s Degree MSN (for NP) or Master s in Physician Assistant Studies

Experience :

Minimum 4 years of inpatient experience as a Hospitalist NP or PA required

Prior experience in rapid response, admissions, or critical care strongly preferred

Licenses and Certifications :

Active and unrestricted Florida license as an APRN or PA

National certification as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC / AANP) or PA-C (NCCPA)

Active DEA license

Location :

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

800 Prudential Drive

Jacksonville, FL 32207

Facility Overview :

Founded in 1955, Baptist Health is Northeast Florida s most preferred healthcare system, serving the region through a comprehensive care network that includes five nationally accredited hospitals, more than 200 primary care and specialty physician practices, urgent care centers, children s specialty clinics, behavioral health services, pharmacies, and more. Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is the flagship facility and a hub for innovation in hospital medicine.

Baptist Health has been consistently named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare , and ranks as the area s most trusted health system.

Location Overview :

Located along the St. Johns River in the heart of downtown, Jacksonville, Florida offers an unbeatable combination of coastal living, no state income tax, and a booming economy. With over 1,100 miles of beaches and waterways, professional sports teams, golf courses, and a vibrant arts and food scene, Jacksonville continues to be one of the most desirable destinations for healthcare professionals in the country.