Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine Hospitalist

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine

Location: Fayetteville, GA

Specialty Area: Hospital Medicine – Inpatient, Acute and Chronic Care

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 12-hour shifts | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, including weekends

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Hospital Medicine team. This role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in an inpatient setting, managing both acute and chronic medical conditions, and ensuring seamless care coordination from admission through discharge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide medical management for hospitalized patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
• Obtain and document patient medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Develop and implement patient care plans, including prescribing medications and ordering therapies.
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatments, medications, and self-care strategies.
• Manage symptoms and complications related to both conditions and treatments.
• Facilitate discussions around goals of care and end-of-life planning when appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with supervising physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure clear and timely communication with referring providers and care teams.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation in the medical record.

Qualifications:

For Nurse Practitioners:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Active RN and APRN license in Georgia.
• National board certification (ANCC or AANP).
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications.
• DEA license (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Specialty certification as applicable to the role.
• Hospital Medicine experience required; oncology experience preferred.

For Physician Assistants:

• Graduate of an accredited PA program with a Master's degree or higher.
• Active PA license in Georgia.
• National board certification by NCCPA.
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications.
• DEA license (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Hospital Medicine experience required; oncology experience preferred.

Benefits Highlights:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer contribution.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Health savings and voluntary benefit options.
• 21 days of PTO plus 7 paid holidays annually.
• Tuition reimbursement and 529 college savings support.
• Family-friendly policies including parental leave, adoption assistance, and elder/childcare support.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness services.