Inpatient Rehabilitation APP
About The Position
West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, Louisiana is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its established, high-volume inpatient rehabilitation program. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides comprehensive care to patients with complex acute, chronic, and rehabilitative needs, working closely with rehabilitation physicians and the interdisciplinary care team. The role combines physician collaboration with opportunities for independent practice and individual productivity. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with collaborative rounds alongside physicians three days per week and independent APP rounds two days per week. There are no routine weekend responsibilities, and standard hospital holidays are off.
Requirements
- For Nurse Practitioners: Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- For Nurse Practitioners: Current Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- For Nurse Practitioners: Current Louisiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
- For Nurse Practitioners: National Nurse Practitioner certification.
- For Nurse Practitioners: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
- For Physician Assistants: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- For Physician Assistants: Current Louisiana Physician Assistant license.
- For Physician Assistants: NCCPA certification.
- For Physician Assistants: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in rehabilitation medicine and a collaborative approach to care.
- Experienced providers and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assess acute, critical, and chronically ill patients for urgent and emergent conditions.
- Evaluate clinical data, identify physiologic instability, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Perform comprehensive medical evaluations, ongoing assessments, and follow-up care.
- Implement therapeutic interventions within approved scope of practice and credentialing guidelines.
- Analyze treatment options and associated risks, benefits, and outcomes.
- Manage changes in patient condition to optimize recovery and rehabilitation outcomes.
- Develop, implement, modify, and document individualized plans of care.
- Facilitate smooth transitions across care settings.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Serve as a resource for patients, families, nursing staff, and clinical team members.
- Participate in patient and caregiver education initiatives.
- Support interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practice.
- Promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
- Participate in professional development, education, and quality improvement activities.
- Serve as a mentor, preceptor, and clinical resource for students and healthcare professionals.
Benefits
- Production-based compensation with potential to increase earnings through individual productivity and wRVU generation.
- Monday through Friday schedule.
- No routine weekend responsibilities.
- Standard hospital holidays off.
- Predictable schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
