Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Hospitalist;Internal Medicine
Listed compensation
$70-$75/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality inpatient care within a fast-paced medical practice environment, working closely with hospital teams to support patient outcomes.
As a Locum NP/PA Hospitalist, you will manage the care of hospitalized adult patients, perform comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate discharge planning. You will collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and safe, efficient patient transitions.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage hospitalized patients under the supervision of the medical team
- Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and clinical assessments
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory results, and imaging studies
- Prescribe medications and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
- Coordinate consultations with specialists when clinically indicated
- Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner
- Lead discharge planning and ensure smooth transitions of care
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and patient safety protocols
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
- Board certification in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Acute Care
- Active DEA registration and valid state controlled substance authorization
- Prior experience in hospitalist or internal medicine practice preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic reasoning, and decision-making skills
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence
- Ability to meet credentialing and privileging requirements
Schedule: 7p-7a, specific dates
No call required
Daily Census: 17-21 total inpatients, 8-10 patients per APP, 9-13 admissions
Support Staff: Physicians, nurses, and subspecialty teams
EMR: Epic
Must be board-certified
DEA, BLS, and ACLS required
Paid travel & expenses
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Hospitalist;Internal Medicine at Rinvio Recruitment a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Internal Medicine (PA) — ranked against 44 active Internal Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Internal Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in internal medicine (pa) | ranked against 44 Internal Medicine (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $146k–$156k | Internal Medicine PA median $143k (middle half $143k–$153k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$160k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 48% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US physician assistant listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Internal Medicine PA hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 50 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 31 postings, 37 closed |
| New Internal Medicine PA listings | 20 in the last 30 days | 22 the 30 days before (−9%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Internal Medicine PA pay trend | +8.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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