Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Post Acute & Long-Term Care)

Our fast growing, post-acute care practice is currently searching for a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist at two skilled nursing facilities in Sacramento County. The clinician will provide intermittent coverage for post-acute rehab patients and long-term residents.

We are looking for an NP or PA who can monitor, deliver, and improve upon comprehensive quality patient care in a post-acute and long-term care setting. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to apply a team concept approach to post-acute care delivery. The clinician will work independently, as well as directly with the Medical Director and Medical Coordinator to deliver and coordinate comprehensive care plans.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is an onsite clinical position where the NP/PA is responsible for providing direct patient care with an excellent support system. The clinician will provide intermittent coverage for post-acute rehab patients and long-term residents while operating in partnership with the Medical Director. The NP/PA will also have support from a dedicated Medical Coordinator. You would see approx. 17 patients a day depending on the daily census. Census will be provided daily.

The ideal candidate will be committed to making a real difference in their patients’ lives, continuing their education and strengthening their practice under the guidance of a skilled medical director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Evaluate patients from admission and ensure that discharge and rehab plans are executed.
Monitor for acute changes; diagnose and treat common conditions.
Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases.
Maintain accurate records and schedules.
Participate in quality improvement programs.
Available via phone or text when on call.
Assist with initiating/documenting Advanced Directives/POLST form.

Daily Visits

Order diagnostic tests, reviews labs, radiology reports, and consults on all patients.
Talk to and examine assigned skilled-level patient on daily rounds.
Assess rehab progress.
Discuss concerns with the patient, family, rehab, and case management.
Educate patient and family members regarding acute and chronic illness management.
Attend family meetings as necessary.
Inform medical director of significant changes in medical condition.
Discharge: coordinate transition from skilled to long term placement or home with care coordinators.

Long-Term Care

Follow long-term patients every 30 days or as acutely needed.
Perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures within your level of training and expertise.
Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests for both regularly scheduled health maintenance and acute clinical issues.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license (Required)

Work Location: In person

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

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