<p>Prattville Baptist Hospital is recruiting a full-time Advanced Practice Clinician — Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — for a day-shift hospitalist role at its 107-bed Joint Commission–accredited acute care community hospital in Prattville, Alabama. This is a direct-care inpatient position serving a broad medical and surgical census across Autauga and Elmore counties, supported by a robust suite of specialty services and a strong organizational infrastructure for clinical development and leadership growth.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package (specific figures available upon inquiry)</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>PTO and long-term sick (LTS) leave</li> <li>Paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July Fourth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day</li> <li>Licensure and DEA fee reimbursement</li> <li>Over 375,000 hours of CME/CE available annually at no cost through an internal education platform</li> <li>Access Medicine subscription provided</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Day-shift schedule — no overnight call obligation</li> <li>107-bed acute care community hospital with Joint Commission accreditation</li> <li>Inpatient census spanning general medical and surgical patients across a two-county regional catchment (Autauga and Elmore counties)</li> <li>On-site specialty services include cardiopulmonary services, emergency services, radiology, a dedicated Dialysis Center, and a Sleep Disorders Center</li> <li>Progressive, technology-forward facility combining advanced medical equipment with community-focused care</li> <li>Access to Hospital Medicine Academy — structured clinical and professional development curriculum for hospitalist APCs</li> <li>Leadership development resources including mentorship, face-to-face education, online training, and formal development programs for aspiring and current leaders</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Alabama, or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Completion of an accredited NP or PA training program</li> <li>Inpatient or hospitalist experience preferred; candidates with strong acute care backgrounds are encouraged to apply</li> <li>Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Prattville is a growing city of approximately 40,000 residents located just 12 miles northwest of Montgomery, Alabama's state capital, offering easy access to a major metropolitan area while maintaining a distinctly small-city quality of life. The region features a low cost of living, well-regarded public schools, and proximity to the Alabama River, Cooter's Pond Park, and abundant outdoor recreation. Clinicians relocating to central Alabama enjoy a mild four-season climate, a strong sense of community, and the cultural and dining amenities of the Montgomery metro corridor.</p>