Indio, CA – Seeking Inpatient Psychiatry Advanced Provider Leads

Become a Valued Member of Your Inpatient Psychiatry Team

As a Lead Advanced Provider, you play a critical role in our mission to improve lives in Inpatient Psychiatry and are a valued member of the full care team. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.” Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 475 sites across the country, serving 9 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

• Maintain frequent and regular communications with Medical Director, Site Management Team members, Vituity clinical leadership, and Vituity Practice Management (PM).
• Participate as member of the Site Management Team. (SMT).
• Ensure engagement in the site by encouraging attendance of Advanced Providers at department meetings.
• Facilitate regular communication with site providers and encourage a sense of community.
• Communicate information from central Vituity Advanced Provider leadership sources to the Medical Director, SMT, Practice Administrator, and Advanced Provider team members as appropriate.
• Assist Medical Director with recruiting, interviewing, retention strategies, and culture building activities.
• Establish and execute a detailed orientation and onboarding program for new hires tailored to the needs of new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles within the practice.
• Ensure new hire Advanced Provider understanding of Vituity, site policies, practices, and clinical progression. Address deficiencies proactively.
• Provide positive change management leadership and support of operational, patient experience, and other improvement initiatives.
• Provide ongoing and constructive feedback to physicians, advanced providers, and other site team members to enhance performance and professional growth.
• Address performance issues in conjunction with the Medical Director and coordinate the involvement of People Operations before formal counseling or Performance Improvement Plans.
• Assist the Medical Director with the documentation of performance-related issues.
• Participate in annual performance review process as directed by Medical Director.
• Work closely with Medical Director to ensure regular review of Advanced Provider cases, providing feedback and guidance as necessary.
• Oversee and manage a consistent new provider education process.
• Direct or assist in directing a formal Internship program for every new graduate hire or those new to that practice line, if one is in place at the practice site.
• Coordinate or direct regular clinical education for all Advanced Provider staff.
• Leverage Vituity University CME resources where appropriate.
• Provide oversite of the Advanced Provider monthly work schedule and timecard administration as delegated by the Medical Director.
• Create or assist in creation of the Advanced Provider monthly work schedule in accordance with Vituity and site-specific scheduling policies and shift staffing needs.
• Serve as a time-card administrator for the Advanced Providers at the site.

Required Experience and Competencies

• Graduation from an accredited college or university Nurse Practitioner program is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in the Sciences, Healthcare, or equivalent required.
• Must possess a current state license from the applicable State Licensing Board, national certification, a Federal DEA (if applicable) and/or any additional state license required for prescriptive authority as a condition of employment.
• Advanced Provider with current, valid National Board Certification in relevant field/specialty and an active unrestrictive state license to practice medicine in the respective state(s) is required.
• Previous work experience in a family practice office, Ambulatory Care Center (ACC), and/or emergency department is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility in responding to the various demands of multiple patients in an acute care setting.
• Ability to make critical decisions in a timely manner with a minimal amount of supervision
• Patience and emotional stability to respond to patients and staff members in a compassionate and professional manner.
• Stamina to focus on patient care and accurate documentation of the visit for long periods of time, working efficiently for the duration of a clinical shift.
• Manual dexterity to perform all the procedures expected of the role in the practice line.
• Ability to read reports and to use a paper charting system and electronic medical records system.
• Ability to stand and/or walk quickly for 50-75% of a work shift.
• Tolerance for high levels of emotional stress in an environment of crisis response.
• Stamina for an irregular schedule of day, evening and night shifts, as well as weekends and holidays.

The Practice

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health – Indio, California

• Vituity’s physician partnership culture inspires clinician retention and engagement and supports autonomy to make local decisions.
• Equal distribution among all practicing physicians.
• No outside investors, external stakeholders, or long-term debt.

The Community

• Indio, California, is a wonderful place to live and work thanks to its unique desert charm, vibrant community, and proximity to iconic landmarks.
• Located in the Coachella Valley, it offers a mix of tranquility and excitement, with easy access to the famous Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, and the San Bernardino Mountains.
• Indio is renowned for hosting the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the Stagecoach Festival, drawing thousands every year.
• The city's weather is typically sunny and warm, with hot summers and mild winters, making it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, golfing, and exploring the nearby deserts.
• Its affordable housing options, strong local economy, and proximity to larger cities like Los Angeles and San Diego further enhance the appeal of Indio as a great place to live and work.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

• Superior health plan options
• Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%
• Variety of Pre-Tax Savings Accounts including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits
• Time Off when you need it: Start with 4 weeks PTO annually and increase to 6 weeks with tenure, plus generous sick leave
• Flexible scheduling for work/life balance
• Yearly annual cash bonus
• Professional Expense Reimbursement for medical staff dues, states licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees
• Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships
• Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
• EAP, travel assistance and identify theft included
• Free education opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Several wellness programs that focus on provider wellbeing and health
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Salary range for this role is $82 per hour base rate. Please speak with the recruiter for more information.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.

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