Hospitalist Physician Assistant

Lead APP

The Lead APP provides clinical leadership and operational oversight for 1-2 observation sites, collaborating with Medical Directors, Hospital Leadership, and ED teams to deliver high-quality patient care. This role encompasses building high-performing APP teams, managing daily operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering an inclusive work environment while developing talent pipelines for the organization.

Job Description

• Oversee APP hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management including 30/90-day evaluations and coaching
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies, regulatory requirements, and quality programs while maintaining peer review and metrics reporting
• Participate in hospital committees, department meetings, and regional leadership calls while managing risk mitigation and CMS guideline adherence
• Excellent compensation with an estimated employed W-2 base pay range of $60/hour to $87/hour PLUS comprehensive USACS benefits and a 10% company-funded 401k. Additional leadership stipend available.

About Northwest Hospital

• Approximately 11,000 observation patients per year
• EMR: Cerner
• OBS Beds: 24 exclusively for emergency medicine patients
• Median patient length of stay
• National observation program support and oversight
• 240-bed not-for-profit hospital offering a wide range of patient services
• Other USACS services offered at this location: Emergency Medicine

Benefits

Financial Benefits:

• Industry-leading 10% company funded 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage
• Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
• Annual CME/BEA (Business Expense Account)
• Medical malpractice with tail and litigation support
• Pioneering paid military leave
• Groundbreaking 100% paid parental leave

Intangible Benefits:

• Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
• National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected clinicians
• Clinical Management Tools (CMTs)
• 24/7/365 live physician support
• USACS Orientation and Assemblies
• Professional Development Programs including: Scholars (Leadership Training), Efficiency Academy, and Engagement & Experience Academy

Community Overview

Randallstown is a suburban community located approximately six miles northwest of Baltimore with the exciting attractions of the city and its vibrant Inner Harbor area. It is also within one hour of the cultural and educational opportunities of Washington, D.C. The area has excellent schools and safe, friendly neighborhoods. The hospital is easily accessible from the I-695 beltway. The best qualities of urban and suburban life are combined in Randallstown.