NP or PA - House Coverage

Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including histories and physical examinations.

Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients experiencing acute or chronic medical conditions.

Review and interpret laboratory results, diagnostic imaging, and other clinical findings.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians.

Order appropriate diagnostic testing, medications, and therapeutic interventions within established clinical privileges.

Provide inpatient cross-coverage for designated medical services and hospital units.

Respond to urgent changes in patient conditions, including rapid responses and other clinical emergencies.

Perform timely evaluations and initiate appropriate interventions for patients experiencing clinical deterioration.

Collaborate with attending physicians, intensivists, and emergency response teams to facilitate appropriate escalation of care.

Assist with patient stabilization and transfers to higher levels of care when clinically indicated.

Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff and other members of the healthcare team.

Communicate significant changes in patient conditions to attending physicians and appropriate specialists.

Coordinate care across multiple inpatient services to support patient safety and continuity of care.

Provide effective handoffs during shift transitions.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Adhere to hospital policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory standards.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety activities.

Promote evidence-based practice and high standards of patient-centered care.

Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

Current New York State NP or PA license, as applicable.

National certification in the applicable specialty.

Current BLS and ACLS certifications, or ability to obtain as required by hospital policy.

Eligibility for hospital credentialing and clinical privileges.

Previous inpatient clinical experience strongly preferred.

Experience in hospital medicine, internal medicine, critical care, or emergency medicine highly desirable.

Experience managing acutely ill patients and responding to changes in clinical condition preferred.

Familiarity with electronic medical records and hospital-based clinical workflows.

Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and decision-making skills.

Ability to prioritize competing clinical demands across multiple hospital units.

Confidence managing complex patients and recognizing when escalation of care is necessary.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing teams, and other healthcare professionals.

Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic inpatient environment.