Position Highlights Full-time inpatient position7 days on / 7 days off schedule7:00 AM – 7:00 PM100% inpatient adult medicineResponsibilities include admissions and roundingNo call required; shifts may include cross-cover responsibilitiesCollaborative, team-based approach alongside Hospital Medicine physicians and APPsWork within a large academic and tertiary-care environmentTeaching opportunities available with APP students and fellowsEligible for annual quality/performance incentive bonusCME allowance provided annuallyComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, and malpractice coverageProfessional support and development through Advocate Health’s Center for Advanced Practice Ideal Candidate Previous inpatient or Hospital Medicine experience preferredStrong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skillsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsComfortable functioning within a multidisciplinary team modelAbility to independently perform thorough histories, physical exams, assessments, and treatment planning Essential Functions Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, histories, and physical examinationsDevelop and implement treatment and management plansOrder, interpret, and manage laboratory and radiology studiesDocument patient encounters, assessments, and plans of care in the medical recordWrite prescriptions and administer medications as appropriatePerform procedures within scope of practice, if applicableCollaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, specialists, and ancillary teamsParticipate in departmental meetings, quality initiatives, and policy developmentServe as an advocate for the patient population served Qualifications Nurse Practitioner Candidates Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner programMaster’s Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice requiredAcute Care certification required (ACNP or AGACNP preferred)Current North Carolina NP/APRN and RN licensure requiredDEA license and prescriptive authority requiredBLS certification through the American Heart Association required and must remain valid at least 90 days beyond start dateNational board certification required Physician Assistant Candidates Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant programMaster’s Degree preferredNCCPA certification required/preferredCAQ certification preferredCurrent North Carolina PA licensure requiredDEA license and prescriptive authority requiredBLS 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 pullingAbility to lift and support up to 35 pounds when handling patients, supplies, or equipmentAbility to work effectively in stressful and fast-paced clinical situationsSchedule may include weekends, holidays, and occasional cross-cover responsibilities Why Advocate Health? Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.