Hospital Medicine Full Time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

If it’s possible, you will find it at Advocate Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Wisconsin. We invite Advanced Practice Providers to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds, and progressive visionaries together on our Hospital Medicine team at Carolinas Medical Center (CMC Main) in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Carolinas Hospitalists Group is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our inpatient Hospital Medicine team at CMC Main, Advocate Health’s flagship academic medical center.

Position Highlights
Full-time inpatient position
7 days on / 7 days off schedule
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
100% inpatient adult medicine
Responsibilities include admissions and rounding
No call required; shifts may include cross-cover responsibilities
Collaborative, team-based approach alongside Hospital Medicine physicians and APPs
Work within a large academic and tertiary-care environment
Teaching opportunities available with APP students and fellows
Eligible for annual quality/performance incentive bonus
CME allowance provided annually
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, and malpractice coverage
Professional support and development through Advocate Health’s Center for Advanced Practice

Ideal Candidate
Previous inpatient or Hospital Medicine experience preferred
Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable functioning within a multidisciplinary team model
Ability to independently perform thorough histories, physical exams, assessments, and treatment planning

Essential Functions
Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations
Develop and implement treatment and management plans
Order, interpret, and manage laboratory and radiology studies
Document patient encounters, assessments, and plans of care in the medical record
Write prescriptions and administer medications as appropriate
Perform procedures within scope of practice, if applicable
Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, specialists, and ancillary teams
Participate in departmental meetings, quality initiatives, and policy development
Serve as an advocate for the patient population served

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner Candidates
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Master’s Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice required
Acute Care certification required (ACNP or AGACNP preferred)
Current North Carolina NP/APRN and RN licensure required
DEA license and prescriptive authority required
BLS certification through the American Heart Association required and must remain valid at least 90 days beyond start date
National board certification required

Physician Assistant Candidates
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Master’s Degree preferred
NCCPA certification required/preferred
CAQ certification preferred
Current North Carolina PA licensure required
DEA license and prescriptive authority required
BLS certification through the American Heart Association required and must remain valid at least 90 days beyond start date

Physical Requirements
Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling
Ability to lift and support up to 35 pounds when handling patients, supplies, or equipment
Ability to work effectively in stressful and fast-paced clinical situations
Schedule may include weekends, holidays, and occasional cross-cover responsibilities

Why Advocate Health?
When you join Advocate Health, you become part of a nationally recognized healthcare system committed to advancing medicine, supporting teammates, and delivering exceptional patient care. Practice where your voice is valued, your growth is supported, and your passion for patient-centered care can thrive. At Advocate Health, you’ll work alongside some of the most advanced minds in medicine to improve health, elevate hope, and redefine care for ALL.