Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner – Hospitalist (7-On / 7-Off)
Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist (LTAC)
Athens, GA | Full-Time | 7-on / 7-off Schedule
Competitive Pay
We are hiring an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join a collaborative hospitalist team at a small, private Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) hospital in Athens, GA. This role is ideal for an APP with hospital experience who enjoys caring for medically complex patients in a supportive, team-based environment.
Why This Opportunity?
• Small hospital setting (average census ~35 patients)
• Strong physician support (1:1 APP-to-physician ratio)
• Longer patient stays (25-30 days) allow meaningful continuity of care
• Consistent 7-on / 7-off schedule
• Flexible daily workflow once patient care is completed
Schedule & Coverage
• 7-on / 7-off, Sunday-Saturday every other week
• Day shift (typically under 12 hours; varies by patient load)
• Rotating night call during on-weeks (shared with physician)
• Nursing coverage: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
What You'll Do
• Round on and manage a medically complex inpatient population
• Perform admissions, daily progress notes, and discharges (with physician sign-off)
• Collaborate closely with hospitalists, specialists, and nursing staff
• Perform procedures within your scope, training, and certification
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
Qualifications
• Hospital-based experience required
• Backgrounds considered: Med-Surg, ICU and ER
• LTAC experience a plus, not required
• Critical care experience strongly preferred
• New grads considered on a case-by-case basis with strong ICU experience
• Active Georgia PA or NP license (license-in-process may be considered)
• BLS required
• ACLS required (or obtained within 90 days)
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement: $5,000/year (up to $15,000 total)
• CEU reimbursement (with approval)
• Employee assistance and professional development programs
Staffing and Recruiting
Health Care Provider
Full-time