Post-Acute Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Weekend / Part-Time (Full-Time Track Available)

Fortis Care • Marietta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a flexible, experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide on-site clinical coverage at a skilled nursing facility. The role is focused primarily on evaluating and managing new admissions and acute clinical issues that arise, helping residents receive timely treatment in the facility whenever appropriate and avoiding unnecessary emergency department visits or hospital transfers. This is a highly independent role with physician support available as needed.

Requirements

• Current Nurse Practitio ner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Georgia.
• Board certification (AGNP or PA-C preferred).
• Unrestricted DEA registration.
• Familiarity with EHR systems and clinical documentation best practi ces.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1–2 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, geriatrics, internal medicine, hospital medicine, or emergency medicine strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat residents with new or worsening acute medical concerns during coverage hours.
• Respond to clinical issues identified by nursing staff and determine the appropriate evaluation, treatment, and follow-up plan.
• Manage common acute conditions in the skilled nursing setting, including infections, changes in mental status, respiratory symptom s, falls, pain, dehydration, and other changes in condition.
• Determine when residents can safely be treated in the facility and when escalation to the emergency department or hospital is appropriate.
• Review relevant laboratory results, imaging, medications, and recent clinical history to guide trea tment decisions.
• Communicate clearly with nursing staff, physicians, residents, and families regarding changes in condition and treatment plans.
• Provide follow-up for residents recently discharged from the hospital or experiencing a significant change in condition when clinically appropriate.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and comp liant documentation of all patient encounters.
• Collaborate with the facility and Fortis Care clinical team to ensure appropriate handoff and continu ity of c are.

What This Job Offers

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