Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Delphi Healthcare has partnered with Lewis County Hospital located in Lowville, NY 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, long-term career satisfaction.

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, 160-bed nursing home, three specialty centers (surgery, orthopedics, and women's health), internal medicine and family practice clinics located in Beaver Falls, Copenhagen, Lowville, and Lyons Falls, 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 have a significant impact on improving access to healthcare and the overall health of the community. A welcoming and supportive team of professionals with a focus on quality of life.
• Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package – Salary range $70/ hour
• Work-Life Balance schedule – 12 hours shifts – 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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