What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation position at Total Extended Care Services?
Job Title
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Company Overview
Total Extended Care Services is a growing Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) group focused on helping patients regain function, improve quality of life, and reduce avoidable hospital readmissions in skilled nursing and sub-acute rehabilitation settings. Our clinicians work closely with interdisciplinary care teams to deliver consistent, patient-centered rehabilitation care in senior living communities.
The Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside Board-Certified PM&R physicians in a specialized rehabilitation environment where your clinical judgment and collaboration directly impact patient recovery outcomes. Rather than working in a high-volume primary care setting, you will focus on helping patients improve mobility, functionality, pain management, and overall rehabilitation progress.
This is an excellent career move for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who values autonomy, interdisciplinary teamwork, flexible scheduling, and meaningful long-term patient impact. You'll be part of a stable and supportive clinical team with the ability to maintain strong work-life balance through a no on-call schedule.
What You'll Do
Within the first 6-12 months, successful clinicians in this role will:
Benefits include:
Work Location / Schedule
If you are passionate about improving rehabilitation outcomes and want to work within a collaborative PM&R team environment, we encourage you to apply.
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Company Overview
Total Extended Care Services is a growing Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) group focused on helping patients regain function, improve quality of life, and reduce avoidable hospital readmissions in skilled nursing and sub-acute rehabilitation settings. Our clinicians work closely with interdisciplinary care teams to deliver consistent, patient-centered rehabilitation care in senior living communities.
The Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside Board-Certified PM&R physicians in a specialized rehabilitation environment where your clinical judgment and collaboration directly impact patient recovery outcomes. Rather than working in a high-volume primary care setting, you will focus on helping patients improve mobility, functionality, pain management, and overall rehabilitation progress.
This is an excellent career move for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who values autonomy, interdisciplinary teamwork, flexible scheduling, and meaningful long-term patient impact. You'll be part of a stable and supportive clinical team with the ability to maintain strong work-life balance through a no on-call schedule.
What You'll Do
- Partner with PM&R physicians to evaluate, manage, and support patients in sub-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities
- Collaborate closely with therapy departments to help patients progress toward functional recovery goals
- Coordinate care with primary care providers, therapists, nursing staff, social workers, and family members to ensure continuity and quality of care
- Support on-site pain management and rehabilitation treatment plans designed to improve patient comfort and reduce hospital readmissions
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation while balancing efficient patient care delivery
- Contribute to a patient-centered, team-oriented culture focused on measurable rehabilitation outcomes and patient satisfaction
Within the first 6-12 months, successful clinicians in this role will:
- Build strong working relationships with facility therapy teams, nursing staff, and collaborating physicians
- Help improve patient functional outcomes and rehabilitation progress across assigned facilities
- Contribute to reduced avoidable hospital readmissions through proactive patient management and coordinated care
- Maintain timely, accurate charting and documentation standards
- Become a trusted clinical resource for interdisciplinary rehabilitation planning and patient care coordination
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Active NP or PA certification required
- Current Michigan licensure required
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-based rehabilitation model
- Interest in rehabilitation, senior care, pain management, and functional recovery
- Reliable transportation for travel between skilled nursing facilities
Benefits include:
- Flexible scheduling options
Work Location / Schedule
- In-person role within skilled nursing and sub-acute rehabilitation facilities in Michigan
- Part- time, Flexible scheduling available
- No on-call responsibilities
- Evenings and weekends free from interruption
If you are passionate about improving rehabilitation outcomes and want to work within a collaborative PM&R team environment, we encourage you to apply.