Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant (Acute Care)

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
  
  

For More Information, Please Contact

Phone: (469) 817-9697

Email: uday.bathini@protouchstaffing.com