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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching, and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

The Division of Hospital Medicine of the Department of Internal Medicine is seeking to fill three (3) full-time Advanced Practice Providers (APP). NP or PA eligible. Anticipated schedule may be subject to change. 

This individual would provide direct patient care services (i.e. as a “hospitalist”) to medical inpatients at UC Medical Center, with the availability of a collaborating Hospital Medicine physician as needed. 

Anticipated Schedule (may be subject to change): Mixed days/nights with an average of 91 nights, 66 days, 157 shifts per year, typically assigned in 7-day blocks. Nights Only – 147 shifts per year. Nights in our observation unit and days on inpatient units, observation unit or consults.

Essential Functions

• Daily provision of inpatient medical care, including:
  • Patient histories and physical examinations.
  • Review of laboratory and diagnostic results.
  • Independent clinical reasoning and ordering of additional laboratory and diagnostic studies.
  • Adjustments to medical and pharmacological therapies.
  • Daily progress notes.
  • Discharge summaries.
  • Communication with physicians & other providers involved in the patient’s care.
  • Billing for E&M services rendered.
• Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Order new medications or adjust existing therapies based on clinical developments.
• Monitor progress of patients, adjusting therapeutic interventions and engaging a collaborative hospital medicine physician, or specialty consultation, when necessary.
• Coordination of discharge transitional care & follow up.
• Participate in the education of nursing staff on the unit.
• Be actively involved with Quality Management, data collection, and performance improvement initiatives.  
• Other activities and/or duties assigned.

Required Education

For Nurse Practitioner:

Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.

For Physician Assistant:

Master's Degree from an Accredited Physician Assistant program.

Required Trainings/Certifications

For Nurse Practitioner:

• Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority.
• Active Board Certification in appropriate nursing specialty.

For Physician Assistant:

• Active Ohio Physician Assistant license with prescriptive authority.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Required Experience

For Nurse Practitioner:

• Three (3) years nursing experience.
• Additional related work experience may be required depending on specialty/sub-specialty.

For Physician Assistant:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience.
• Additional related work experience may be required depending on specialty/sub-specialty.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Prior experience in inpatient care.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Often
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Seldom
• Stooping - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Reaching overhead - Seldom
• Pulling, pushing - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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