Delphi Healthcare has partnered with Lewis County Hospital located in Lowville, NY, in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the Hospitalist team! Our staff has been providing excellent high-quality care to our patients, ensuring long-term career satisfaction.
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As a hospitalist in a rural community, your primary responsibility will be to provide comprehensive medical care to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions, coordinating with specialists when necessary, and ensuring the well-being of your patients during their hospital stay.
Lewis Health System offers inpatient and outpatient care services and a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department to meet the health needs of over 30,000 county residents and seasonal visitors. The system includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, a 160-bed nursing home, three specialty centers (surgery, orthopedics, and women's health), and internal medicine and family practice clinics located in Beaver Falls, Copenhagen, Lowville, and Lyons Falls, along with a school-based health clinic at South Lewis Central School, hospice, and home health services.
Benefits of Working in a Rural Community
- Community Engagement: Rural communities often have tight-knit populations, and you'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships with both patients and community members.
- Work-Life Balance: Rural settings can offer a more relaxed pace of life, with opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping, which can contribute to a better work-life balance.
- Variety of Cases: Working in a rural hospital may expose you to a wide variety of cases due to the limited availability of specialists. This can be professionally enriching.
- Impactful Work: Your role as a hospitalist in a rural community can significantly improve access to healthcare and the overall health of the community, supported by a welcoming and professional team focused on quality of life.
- Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package – Salary range $70/hour.
- Flexible Schedule: 12-hour shifts with a flexible schedule.
Qualifications:
- Current NY state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant.
- Previous experience as a Hospitalist is highly desirable.
- Strong clinical and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, rural healthcare environment.
- Willingness to be on-call and work variable shifts as needed.
- Dedication to providing high-quality patient care in a rural setting.
Overall, working as an NP or PA Hospitalist in a rural community with outdoor activities can be a unique and fulfilling experience. It allows you to make a meaningful impact on a close-knit community while enjoying the benefits of a slower-paced lifestyle and access to outdoor recreational activities.
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