APP - Hospitalist - Swing Shift - University City

Overview

• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
• Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care.
• Performs minor medical and/or surgical procedures.
• Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.
• Orders and interprets daily laboratory and radiology examinations.
• Determines treatment plan for patient.
• Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record.
• Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.
• Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.

Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner Candidates:

• Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. 
• ACNP, AGACNP board certification preferred based population served.
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. 
• Qualifications for Physician Assistant Candidates:
• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Master's Degree preferred. 
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.

Physician Assistant

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Master's Degree preferred. 
• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.

About the area:

University City area, NC offers a very affordable cost of living, strong schools in both the public and private sector, and sits conveniently within equal distance between the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC and the beautiful Atlantic coast. Small friendly communities scattered among county farmlands and forests offer an unlimited variety of cultural and recreational amenities. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the wide array and abundance of wildlife, pristine forests and winding hiking trails, as well as various equestrian facilities. University City is in close proximity to UNC Charlotte, Concord Mills, Charlotte Motor Speedway and the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

When you join Atrium 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 get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing—for all.