Hospitalist Swing-Shift PA or NP

Hospital medicine relies on strong collaboration, efficient workflows, and team-based care—the right environment makes that sustainable. At USACS, care teams are fully supported, appropriately staffed, and structured so APPs can focus on patient care without unnecessary administrative burden. We’re adding a Hospitalist Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to our team at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, North Carolina. 

"The hospitalist APP and Physician, relationship is amazing and we have developed a culture of respect and autonomy with a mutual umbrella of support" - USACS APP CarolinaEast Medical Center

Practice Highlights: 

• Daily Encounters: 184  
• 8 Physicians / 3 APPs daytime; 2 Physicians / 1 APP at night  
• Dedicated full-time swing shift position (2 p.m. – 2 a.m.)
• Closed ICU model with dedicated intensivist coverage  
• Dedicated admitters and hospitalist-staffed observation unit  
• EMR: Epic  

What your practice will look like: 

You’ll work in a structured hospitalist program with strong Physician and APP collaboration. The model supports efficient workflows, defined roles, and team-based care, allowing for consistent, high-quality inpatient care across a diverse patient population. 

About the facility: 

CarolinaEast Medical Center is a 350-bed community hospital serving coastal North Carolina, with a broad range of specialty services and a large, well-established medical staff.  

Why USACS: 

APPs are supported at every level, with strong teams, accessible leadership, and a structure designed for APP practice—focused on collaboration, clear workflows, and long-term career growth. 

Compensation & Benefits: 

• Estimated employed W-2 pay range of $70/hour to $90/hour
• $33,000 ownership opportunity for full-time APPs after 2 years 
• Industry-leading 10% company-funded 401(k) 
• 100% paid parental leave for all new parents 
• Full health benefits and CME/BEA funding and professional development resources 

Requirements: 

• Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner certification  
• Hospitalist experience preferred