Job Description Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) / Nocturnist APP, you will be a vital part of Mercy Medical Group's award-winning hospitalist program in the Sacramento area. This full-time clinical position offers the opportunity to join a collegial multi-specialty group committed to exceptional patient care. We're seeking highly skilled and compassionate individuals dedicated to patient safety and quality care, offering a competitive compensation package, including a sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits. This role is ideal for APPs looking to make a significant impact in hospital medicine within a supportive environment and a flexible-scheduling model. In this role you will provide critical cross-coverage care to hospitalized patients, including facilitating admissions, consults, transfers, and discharges under physician supervision. You will be instrumental in acute triage, assessing and managing acute changes in patient conditions, and maintaining accurate, timely, and thorough patient care records. Collaboration is key; you will work closely with attending physicians, medical specialists, residents, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care across Dignity-affiliated hospitals in the Sacramento area. To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong foundation in hospital medicine, demonstrating proficiency in direct patient care and acute patient assessment. You will thrive in a dynamic, night-shift environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential for effective teamwork within our multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Opportunity Highlights:

Join an award-winning hospitalist program with more than 100 providers Work in a collegial and supportive environment The Hospitalist Program serves 5 major hospitals in the Sacramento area, the Nocturnist APP may work at two primary sites Hospitalists self-schedule themselves on a periodic basis, based on a flexible-scheduling model

Key Responsibilities:

Direct patient care: Provide cross-coverage care to hospitalized patients as well as facilitate patient admissions, consults, transfers, and discharges, under the supervision of a hospitalist physician Acute triage: Assess and manage acute changes in hospitalized patient conditions

Documentation:

Maintain accurate, timely, thorough records detailing patient care and transfer center requests at night Collaboration and communication: Work with attending physicians, medical specialists, residents, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care

Scheduling/Structure:

Full-time clinical hospitalist position (1.0) Night shifts will be scheduled as 10-hour shifts, with flexible scheduling Maintains privileges at all Dignity-affiliated hospitals No procedures 165 shifts per year

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation Range:

$161,000 - $166,000 / Year DOE Sign-on bonus available Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability 401(k) with employer matching, pension plan, and CME allowance Malpractice coverage provided

Job Requirements Required:

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with relevant acute care experience Minimum of 2 years of experience as an APP in an acute care setting encouraged but not required Active California medical license (or ability to obtain) DEA certification Where You'll Work Mercy Medical Group (MMG) is a dynamic, growing organization with a long-standing history of providing exceptional medical care in the Sacramento area. MMG is a large multi-specialty medical group of 500+ providers comprised of primary care physicians, specialists in more than 30 medical and surgical specialties, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. These professionals provide seamless primary and specialty care, working together to meet the unique needs of each individual patient. Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit Health®, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #

HEC Community Description:

Sacramento, California's capital city, offers a dynamic blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. Known as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, the city features a thriving food scene, a rich arts and cultural community, and an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities. With proximity to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, San Francisco, and the Sierra Nevada, residents enjoy convenient access to weekend getaways and adventure. Sacramento also boasts top-rated schools, several major universities, and a more affordable cost of living compared to other major California cities—making it an ideal place for both personal and professional growth. Pay Range $161,000 - $166,000 /year Facility & Address Medical Clinic of Sacramento Carmichael, CA 95608-0302

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