Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
About The Position
Community LIFE is changing the way our communities view aging. We are a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, which integrates population health management and comprehensive health and social services (operating as LIFE – Living Independently for the Elderly). Community LIFE is committed to helping seniors stay at home safely for as long they are able. Our program brings the region’s experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Our wide range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, and include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more.
Requirements
- For NPs: Completion of an accredited, Board-approved, Master’s, Post Master’s or Doctoral Nurse Practitioner program.
- For PAs: Graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA).
- For NP: Pennsylvania RN license and CRNP certification in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
- For PA: Current state PA license certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Pennsylvania Prescriptive Authority Approval.
- DEA license.
- Valid PA Driver’s license.
- All licenses must be current, active and unrestricted.
- A minimum of 1 year providing services to a frail or elderly and/or mentally and physically handicapped population preferably in a health care setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Geriatric Assessment and management of co-morbidity.
- Effective listening and communication skills with patients, families and IDT members.
- Clear and complete documentation.
- Effective Team skills including but not limited to reliability, active listening, positive approaches, courtesy and respect in line with Community LIFE Mission and Values statements.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of 3 years of NP or PA experience is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Periodic and episodic assessment and management of individual participants’ medical conditions.
- Oversight of participants' use of medical specialists and inpatient care.
- Assess, plan care for, and provide service to frail elderly participants as part of an Interdisciplinary Team.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 5 weeks Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- company contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan
- Mileage Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
