Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant (Acute Care)

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Acute Care)

Location: Cape Cod, MA

Employment Type: Full-Time (Onsite)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 4 or 5 weekdays

Setting: Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, Memory Care, and Residential Settings

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary and acute care services to patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities throughout Cape Cod, MA and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will have previous acute care experience as an NP or PA, along with experience caring for patients in post-acute, long-term care, assisted living, or primary care settings.

The provider will deliver comprehensive patient care, including primary care visits, medication reconciliation, annual wellness visits, chronic disease management, diagnosis and treatment, and patient/family education.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform comprehensive examinations and review patient medical records

Provide primary and acute care services to patients in skilled nursing and assisted living settings

Conduct medication reconciliations and medication management

Perform annual wellness visits and routine follow-up evaluations

Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory tests and imaging

Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions

Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans

Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness

Manage chronic and infectious diseases

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and preventive care

Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, facility staff, patients, and families

Monitor patients' overall health and promote preventive healthcare practices

Maintain professional knowledge and stay current with clinical best practices

Requirements:

Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license

Previous experience as an NP or PA in acute care

Experience in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, primary care, or similar healthcare settings

Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills

Ability to manage acute and chronic medical conditions

Experience with medication reconciliation and medication management

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team

Preferred Experience:

Skilled nursing facility experience

Assisted living or memory care experience

Primary care experience

Acute care facility experience

General practice experience

Experience providing care to medically complex or geriatric patients

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: Based on experience

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life insurance

Flexible scheduling

Malpractice coverage

Comprehensive benefits package

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