PA Hospitalist

Your future role at a glance 

• Specialty: Physician Assistant PA - Hospitalist
• Schedule: Nights, Full Time
• Practice Detail: Robust hospitalist service adding a Physician Assistant
• EMR System:  Cerner
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
• Location: Murfreesboro, TN

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is adding a Physician Assistant to our growing hospitalist service.

Position Highlights

• Working with a Nocturnist physician caring for hospital patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
• Excellent pay and full time benefits
• Rounding, Admitting of Hospital Patients to the service
• Experience as a Hospitalist APP required
• Acute Care Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under the supervision of a physician.
• Obtain patient history and perform assessment. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic procedures.
• Provide and document direct treatment and management of health conditions.
• Provide counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.

About Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford 

• With 407 beds, this regional referral center features a modern facility built in 2010 and a newly-renovated 16 operating room suite 
• The hospital is centrally located in the fastest growing county in the state of Tennessee on a beautiful 68-acre campus on the bustling “Medical Center Parkway” corridor with convenient access to dining and shopping areas 
• The hospital campus is currently undergoing a $110 expansion project, which includes the addition of 36 new high acuity beds, a parking garage dedicated to hospital employees and physicians, 18 new critical care unit beds, six additional NICU bassinets, 17 new post-surgery bays 
• The hospital is well known in the community for its women’s services and well-established heart surgery program 
• Saint Thomas Health and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) have an established partnership in Middle Tennessee for training medical residents in a variety of specialties including internal medicine, family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and general surgery 

About Murfreesboro 

• One of the nation’s fastest growing population centers 
• Offers tops schools and a wide range of housing options 
• Quick access to the amenities of metropolitan living including fine dining, live music 
• Home to Middle Tennessee State University 
• Multiple nearby lakes and trails

About Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners

For nearly 20 years, Saint Thomas Medical Partners has provided primary and specialty care to the community spanning 45 counties in Middle Tennessee, and provides care to over 315,000 patients annually. One of the largest healthcare providers in the state, offering rewarding careers across 50 specialties in 16 hospital campuses and more than 250 sites of care through a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics, and rehabilitation facilities. Our physician-led clinical teams include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and medical assistants working together to provide seamless care among more than 2,000 affiliated providers. 

When you join Saint Thomas Medical Partners, you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Tennessee Committee on Physicians Assistants obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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