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PRN Hospitalist Physician Assistant - Nocturnist
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$131,309 / year median in Virginia
+18% projected growth
Job Description
PRN Nocturnist Hospitalist Physician Assistant Summary:
As a Full Time Hospitalist Physician Assistant at VHC Health, you will be providing comprehensive, high-quality healthcare services and enjoying the benefits of being a hospital employee as part of a multispecialty group comprised of 275+ members including hospitalists and a wide range of specialists. Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills are required as well as the desire to be part of a team that functions at the highest level. Our highly competitive compensation package includes an excellent base salary, sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits. We promote a healthy work-life balance to include flexible working hours and offer a generous benefit package including malpractice coverage, health insurance, 401K, as well as other benefits. This position consists of 7:00pm-7:00am shifts.Qualifications:
- Licensed as Physician Assistant by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required
- Minimum of 1 year of Medical Hospitalist experience
- Ability to solve complex clinical problems with quick decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills WHY US?
- Our practices are state of the art and fully equipped to provide an excellent clinical experience.
- Administration understands that keeping the patient load reasonable for its providers is essential to realizing the full benefits of our team-based approach to care. PAs are valued members of the care team and are integral to providing excellent care to our patients. Advanced practice providers are invited to serve on major medical staff and leadership committees at our health system.
- You will receive excellent support from our team of dedicated physicians.
- We have the lowest provider turnover of any hospitalist group in the region.
OUR COMMUNITY
- Living in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.
- Arlington is home to the Pentagon, and the Arlington National Cemetery.
- Home to more than 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters, including the 6th highest number of Fortune 500 companies.
- Northern Virginia is one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in the United States
- Fairfax County has many of the highest ranking schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports.
- Arlington County also offers outstanding schools - about 94 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.
- Two major airports with direct flights to 109 domestic and 60 international destinations.
- Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including: over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.
- Minutes to the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums, Tyson's Corner, and Wolftrap National Park for the Performing Arts
- Whether you choose to live in Arlington County, Fairfax County, City of Alexandria or in any of the other great areas in the DC area, you will have little problem in finding a location that is right for you.