Advanced Practice Provider- Nursing Home- PT

Integrity Care Group • Mount Pleasant, TX

13d

About The Position

Xpress Wellness Urgent Care is seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide high-quality care to elderly and medically complex residents in a long-term care facility. The provider will work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care, manage chronic conditions, and support residents’ overall well-being.

This is a safety-sensitive position. The provider performs facility rounds, documents care in an electronic medical record, coordinates schedules and clinical records, communicates with nursing staff regarding concerns and new orders, and serves as a contact for questions about patients seen. Occasional after-hours calls or texts are required.

Requirements

• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Meet state and federal licensure requirements, including DEA requirements.
• BLS certification.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations, including OSHA, HIPAA, and bloodborne pathogens.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Knowledge of and experience with electronic medical record systems.
• Understanding of medical coding and billing.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with other healthcare professionals and staff.
• Competence with common PC applications, including the Internet, email, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform facility rounds, obtain patient histories from patients and supplemental sources, conduct examinations, and document findings in the electronic medical record.
• Organize rounding schedules, notes, laboratory results, and imaging reports in the EHR for patients seen within the practice.
• Communicate with the Director of Nursing or floor nurses before and after rounds to obtain concerns and relay new orders.
• Write new orders during rounds so they can be activated.
• Serve as the first point of contact for nurses with questions about patients seen, including occasional after-hours calls or texts.
• Document findings and treatment courses in patient charts, including follow-up notes.
• Manage special projects and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed