Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Location: Advent Health OcalaReports To: Medical Director/ Chief Quality OfficerPosition SummaryThe APP Hospital and Managed Care Liaison will play a central role in managing inpatients at Advent Health Ocala. While the scope includes a broad responsibility for the inpatient population, there will be a particular emphasis on coordinating care for managed care patients. This includes proactive communication with managed care companies and their case managers to optimize patient management and ensure a seamless continuum of care. Key Responsibilities Inpatient and Managed Care Coordination:Manage the care of inpatients, with a specific focus on those under managed care plans.Identify managed care patients upon ED presentation and coordinate with their primary care providers (PCPs) to explore outpatient care options whenever clinically appropriate.Serve as a liaison between the hospital, managed care teams, and PCPs to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care transitions.Inpatient Management:Admit, assess, and manage inpatients, including daily rounds and discharge planning.Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care, appropriate resource utilization, and adherence to quality standards.Ensure accurate documentation and communication across all care touchpoints.Collaboration and Support:Engage regularly with managed care companies and their case managers to align inpatient care with managed care protocols and value-based care models.Provide support to the hospitalist team as needed, assisting with admissions, rounding, and cross-coverage for non-managed care patients based on patient volume and acuity.Quality and Compliance:Adhere to hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.Ensure compliance with managed care documentation standards and value-based care goals.Qualifications:Current licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Florida.Relevant certification and a minimum of 2 years of experience in hospital or internal medicine, with familiarity in managed care strongly preferred.Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.Work Schedule:Monday to Friday, 11 am 7 pm

Created: 2026-03-01