Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant -Hospital Medicine

This Hospital Medicine position at Ochsner Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Louisiana.

Key skills and qualifications: Acute Care, Patient Care, Communication Skills, Education, Team Collaboration, Emergency Stabilization, Patient Education, Discharge Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospital Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing primary and urgent medical management for hospital medicine patients, working collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals. Responsibilities also include patient education, staff development, and ensuring compliance with medical practices.