Advanced Provider - Hospital Medicine - Nocturnist - St. Joseph Regional Medical Center

Vituity is a leading healthcare provider organization recognized for its commitment to transforming healthcare by improving lives through integrated teams of healthcare professionals. They operate across a broad network of 890 medical practices nationwide, servicing approximately 14.5 million patients annually. Vituity prides itself on fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture called "culture of brilliance," where teamwork, mutual respect, and shared goals lead to meaningful success and positive impacts in local communities. Their approach emphasizes recognizing the contributions of all team members and cultivating an enriching environment for professional growth and personal well-being.

This specific opportunity is based in Mishawaka, Indiana, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, a 254-bed acute care hospital and an important part of the Saint Joseph Health System. It is a Level II Trauma Center with 35 closed-ICU beds, known for pioneering regional healthcare with the first Primary Stroke Unit certified by the Joint Commission. The hospital handles around 150 daily patient encounters and utilizes the Epic electronic medical records system for efficient clinical operations. The institution has also earned prestigious accolades such as the Coronary Intervention Excellence Award and the Pulmonary Care Excellence Award in 2023, emphasizing their dedication to outstanding patient care.

The role seeks Hospital Medicine Advanced Providers, specifically physician assistants and nurse practitioners, who will play a vital role in patient care delivery within the hospitalist setting. Advanced Providers at Vituity are integral members of the care team, directly involved in improving outcomes for hospitalized patients. This position offers the opportunity to work in a stimulating environment that encourages professional development and collaboration among clinicians. Ideal candidates will have current national certification, DEA licensure, ACLS certification, and preferably previous hospitalist experience. Holding a valid Indiana state license is advantageous.

Mishawaka, known as "The Princess City," boasts a welcoming Midwest atmosphere combined with historic charm. The city offers a lower cost of living than the national average, vibrant parks, a lively downtown area, and an active community calendar filled with events. Residents can enjoy proximity to the University of Notre Dame with its renowned sports programs, stroll along the scenic Mishawaka Riverwalk beside the St. Joseph River, and partake in diverse cultural activities like shopping, dining, farmers markets, and concerts. This provides an excellent lifestyle balance for healthcare providers seeking to integrate work and community engagement.

Vituity's benefits package is comprehensive, addressing the needs of the whole provider. It includes superior health plan options, dental, vision, life, and AD&D coverage, and attractive retirement savings plans with matching contributions and discretionary profit-sharing. Additional perks include various pre-tax savings accounts, generous paid time off starting at four weeks annually and increasing with tenure, flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance, an annual cash bonus, and professional expense reimbursements. Providers also receive allowances for continuing education and memberships, student loan refinancing discounts, employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and free opportunities for personal and professional growth. The organizational culture is driven by purpose, equity, and inclusion, offering all employees a supportive environment where diversity is respected and celebrated.

Together, Vituity and its Hospital Medicine Advanced Providers work in unison to exceed patient expectations, improve healthcare outcomes, and enhance community well-being. Those seeking a fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and meaningful impact will find Vituity to be a rewarding place to advance their clinical career in the hospital medicine field.