What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner – Ortho, Stroke, Rehab position at Medrina?
We are a growing, physician-owned medical group expanding in Newton, NJ seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting. This role focuses on post-acute and rehabilitative care, including orthopedic recovery, stroke management, and pain management, working alongside a collaborative lead provider.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive medical care to SNF patients, including assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Manage patients with orthopedic rehab needs, post-stroke care, and chronic pain conditions
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation in EMR
Required Qualifications:
- Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license in New Jersey
- Active DEA license (or ability to obtain prior to start) - Required
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as an APP (SNF, geriatrics, internal medicine, or rehab experience strongly preferred)
- Experience managing adult/geriatric patient populations
- Strong clinical decision-making and time management skills
- Comfortable working independently in an SNF setting
Preferred Experience:
- Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience
- Background in internal medicine, geriatrics, or physical medicine & rehabilitation (PM&R)
- Experience with orthopedic, stroke, or pain management patients
Schedule & Setting:
- Monday through Friday
- Full-Time
- No nights, no call, no weekends
- “Round and go” model for strong work-life balance
- Skilled Nursing Facility setting
What Medrina Offers:
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling and autonomy
- Full patient load from day one
- Ongoing mentorship, training, and professional development
- Dedicated administrative support (billing, credentialing, scheduling)
- Access to a national provider network
About Medrina:
Medrina is a physician-owned group focused on delivering high-quality rehabilitative care in post-acute settings. We empower our providers with the time, support, and flexibility needed to deliver personalized, patient-centered care.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting while working with patients as well as working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards.
- Must wear the required PPE per company and/or facility requirements.
- Must comply with facility vaccination requirements.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please briefly describe your experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Experience:
- Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $125,000 - $175,000