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Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant

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Expertise. Partnership. Purpose.

In hospital medicine, APPs play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the inpatient continuum. You bring clinical skill, adaptability, and compassionate leadership to every encounter-ensuring timely interventions, smooth transitions, and coordinated care.

With a national footprint and a culture rooted in collaboration, our hospital medicine programs empower APPs to thrive. Whether managing complex cases or contributing to performance improvement, you are supported by systems that value autonomy, teamwork, and continuous growth.

• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Experienced
• Shift: Day
• Travel: No

Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant

Vancouver, Washington

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JOB-001133

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Hospital Medicine

Take the next step in your career as a Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant in Vancouver, Washington.

We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Vancouver: better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If youre looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we'd love to talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join our team of 25 physicians and 9 advanced practice providers (APPs) at Peace Health Southwest Medical Center.
• Work alongside medical directors, clinical performance nurses, and a program manager.

Qualifications:

• Certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP preferred)
• WA license or ability to become licensed.
• A minimum of 1 year of previous hospitalist experience as an Advanced Practice Provider; we cannot consider new grads for this position.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

• We offer a standard 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule.
• Other flexible schedule options may also be available.
• We support one another by covering shifts when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Our hospital has a closed ICU with 24/7 intensivist support, and we don't require procedures or codes.

Living and Working in Vancouver

• Vancouver isn't just where we work-it's where we live and enjoy the perfect balance of urban convenience and natural beauty. With its scenic parks, easy access to the Columbia River, and vibrant downtown, Vancouver offers a welcoming community and plenty of outdoor opportunities. Whether you're exploring local trails, enjoying cultural events, or relaxing in a family-friendly neighborhood, Vancouver is a place where you can truly call home.
• We're a community-minded team and encourage contributions within and outside the hospital to make our local community thrive. We have partnered with a Free Clinic where some of our colleagues have volunteered their time to assist the less fortunate.

Rewards and Compensation:

• Competitive yearly salary in the range of $160K+, depending on experience and shift obligation.

Melinda Tucker, Director, Clinical Recruiting | mtucker@soundphysicians.com | (615) 972-3092

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Our values in action

• Uncompromising Care:

You deliver thoughtful, evidence-based care across diverse inpatient populations. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact because every patient deserves excellence.

• Collaboration:

You are part of a tightly integrated team of APPs and physicians who work in partnership with nurses, specialists, and case managers to ensure coordinated, efficient care throughout the hospital stay.

• Accountability:

You lead with intention, owning your role in shaping patient care, mentoring peers, and contributing to performance across key metrics like length of stay, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.

• Ingenuity & Empathy:

You bring steady leadership and innovative thinking to complex clinical and operational challenges, balancing precision with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

• Trainee

• Practicing

• Single-site Leadership

• Multi-site Leadership

• Specialty Leadership

• Trainee :

Start your journey as a new graduate or transition to an unfamiliar role by completing a structured clinical training program focused on developing essential competencies for high-quality patient care. This training is supplemented by a self-directed didactic curriculum to build a knowledge base and support ongoing professional growth.

• Practicing :

Continue your career as a practicing clinician by continually expanding your clinical expertise and delivering exemplary patient care. Develop foundational leadership skills and contribute to organizational excellence by engaging in committees and supporting the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.

• Single-site Leadership :

Assume leadership responsibilities at the practice level as a Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Associate Medical Director, or Medical Director. In these roles, you will oversee clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure both operational and clinical excellence within a single-site setting.

• Multi-site Leadership :

Expand your impact by supporting multiple practices as a Regional or Divisional Lead Advanced Practice Provider. These roles emphasize the recruitment and retention of Advanced Practice Providers and facilitate team integration initiatives.

• Specialty Leadership :

Advance to senior leadership as Chief Advanced Practice Officer, where you will collaborate with service line leaders to influence organizational programs and lead initiatives that develop team-based care models on a national scale.

Hear from our team

• "Our advanced practice providers work in a team-based care model alongside their physician colleagues. Theyre driving the care for their patients, but at the same time, they have that physician collaborator there. If they have a question, if they need another set of eyes on the patient, the physician is there to do that. This provides our advanced practice providers with the support needed to practice at the top of their license."

APRIL BURKE, PA-C

Chief Advanced Practice Officer

• "Our team includes physicians and APPs, and we succeed because we work as an integrated, mission‑driven team focused on exceptional bedside care."

Pamela Roy-Kondepati, DO

Medical Director

• "I love what I do and am willing to go above and beyond for patient care. I truly try to treat patients as if they were family."

Katie Cranfill, PA-C

Hospital Medicine APP LEAD

• "My proudest moments are complex cases where I can contribute to improving a patients outcome."

Tianna Dampman, PA-C

Hospital Medicine APP LEAD

Rewards

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)

• Short & Long-Term Disability

• 401K with company match

• Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)

• CME Reimbursement

• Mental Health Counseling

• Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support

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Join one of our 250 programs operating across 30+ states, delivering comprehensive inpatient care centered on teamwork, quality, and patient outcomes.

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