Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Geriatric Primary Care

CHS Recruiting • Greensboro, NC

57d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for delivering comprehensive primary care to a dedicated panel of geriatric patients. This includes visiting assisted and independent living facilities (ALFs / ILFs), private homes (house calls), and other group settings (apartment buildings, senior housing complexes, etc.).

Providers see an average of six (6) patients per day. Based on patient need, more visits may be scheduled (if work hours permit) and are reimbursed in addition to the hourly rate.

The new provider will see medically complex, frail, and geriatric adults who may have:

- high clinical complexity
- multi-morbidity
- functional decline
- mobility limitations
- polypharmacy
- cognitive impairment
- caregiver burden
- increased risk for avoidable utilization
- evolving goals of care

This requires providers to build and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers, including providing emotional support and education as needed.

The practice uses the AthenaCare EHR.

Requirements

• North Carolina NP or PA license
• DEA
• 1+ year advanced practice experience in a relevant environment

Nice To Haves

• previous home health or long-term care facility (as RN or APP) preferred

Responsibilities

• conduct comprehensive physical examinations
• diagnose and treat illnesses
• manage chronic conditions
• engage in advanced care planning discussions
• coordinate care with other healthcare providers
• provide palliative care consultations

Benefits

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Malpractice Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Package
• Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Disability / Life Insurance
• Annual CME Allowance + 5 Days Paid Time Off
• Professional Expenses & Fees Reimbursed
• 403b w/ Employer Match
• Company Cell Phone

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed