Full-Time Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Geriatric Care

OPEN POSITION: 
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Skilled Nursing Facility


SCHEDULE:
- Full-Time
- 5 Days (40 Hours) per Week
- Monday through Friday
- Flexible Start Time


COMPENSATION: 
- Competitive Base Salary, dependent upon experience
- Annual Year-End Bonus
- Biannual Quality-Based Bonuses
- Malpractice Insurance
- Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
- STD / Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off Package
- CME Allowance
- License / DEA Fees
- 401k


LOCATION: 
- Bronx, New York
- Fordham Manor / Kingsbridge Heights


COMPANY PROFILE: 
This organization is a Medicare Advantage Institutional Special Needs Health Plan (ISNP) for long-term nursing home residents. The plan covers all medically necessary and preventive services covered under Medicare.  They are strongly focused on improving their members' physical, mental, and social well-being through personalized clinical care and therapies.  They are currently hiring due to growth.


POSITION DESCRIPTION: 
The provider is responsible for managing a panel of SNF residents, focusing on treating patients in place in collaboration with a full primary care team.

The provider conducts comprehensive assessments, develops and delivers individualized plans of care, attends care team meetings, communicates with family members / caregivers, and ensures the care team understands the patients’ goals and needs of care.  The provider is supported by a Clinical Manager / Clinical Director, as well as a local Medical Director.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- assess and plan healthcare that is individualized to the patient
- review and interpret medical, surgical, and social histories
- perform screening procedures for patients
- interpret laboratory and other diagnostic data and recommend treatments or actions
- reconcile medications
- be responsible for prescribing or performing various treatment modalities
- work collaboratively with physicians, care coordinators, facility staff, family members, etc.
- perform direct care management support
- educate care teams on patient needs and early identification of changes in condition
- participate in organizational meetings

The practice uses a mobile-based EHR.

The clinical work is autonomous, with one-on-one patient visits and a high level of independence.  But it’s also a team-oriented position with meetings, conference calls, etc. with members of the overall care team.


REQUIREMENTS:
- New York NP or PA license
- DEA
- 1+ year advanced practice experience
- 1+ year geriatric experience
- previous experience in SNFs, LTC facilities, etc.


HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please send your CV to Jenn Kunkel at [email protected] or call (773) 998-1272.

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