What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Infectious Disease position at Elaya Health?
Now Hiring: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Infectious Disease
Salary: $150,000–$220,000 annually
Elaya Health is a rapidly growing specialty medical group providing on-site care to patients in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. As we expand our Infectious Disease division, we are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a provider interested in infectious disease and looking for clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, strong physician and administrative support, and the opportunity to help build a growing specialty program.
About the Role
Our providers deliver on-site infectious disease care to residents of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
You will evaluate and manage a wide range of infectious conditions while working closely with facility nursing teams, primary care providers, wound care teams, and administration.
Responsibilities
Perform on-site infectious disease consultations and follow-up visits
Evaluate and manage common and complex infections in the skilled nursing population
Review cultures, laboratory results, imaging, and antimicrobial therapy
Manage and monitor patients receiving antibiotic treatment
Provide recommendations regarding antibiotic selection, duration, and appropriate follow-up
Evaluate recurrent or difficult-to-treat infections
Collaborate closely with nursing staff, primary care providers, wound care teams, and facility leadership
Help reduce unnecessary hospital transfers through timely specialty evaluation and proactive management
Document in facility EMRs, with training and administrative support provided
What We Offer
Competitive compensation of $150,000–$220,000 annually
Flexible scheduling
Strong clinical and administrative support
Physician oversight and clinical guidance
Training and ongoing support in our clinical protocols and workflows
Significant clinical autonomy
No traditional office-based patient panel
Opportunity to play an important role in the growth of Elaya Health's Infectious Disease division
Opportunities for advancement as Elaya Health continues to expand
Qualifications
Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York and/or New Jersey, or willingness to obtain licensure
Infectious disease experience preferred but not required for the right candidate
Experience in internal medicine, hospital medicine, geriatrics, wound care, or skilled nursing is highly valued
Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
Comfortable reviewing cultures, laboratory results, and antimicrobial treatment plans
Ability to work independently while collaborating with physicians and facility clinical teams
Patient-centered and committed to providing high-quality care to the long-term care population
Interested?
We would love to hear from you.
Email your resume to contact@elayahealth.com or send us a message for more information.
Salary : $150,000 - $220,000