Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – CVMC Woodridge

University of Vermont Health Network • Berlin, VT

1d • $64 - $88 • Onsite

About The Position

Woodridge Rehabilitation & Nursing at Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our interdisciplinary team in providing high-quality care to a complex adult and geriatric population. In this role, you’ll care for both long-term residents and post-acute patients recently discharged from the hospital, offering a unique blend of continuity and acuity within a collaborative, team-based environment.

Requirements

• NP or PA with (or eligible for) Vermont licensure
• BLS certification required
• Comfort managing medically complex adult or geriatric populations
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program (Master’s or Doctoral degree) approved by the Vermont Board of Nursing or national accrediting agency
• Maintains active licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and active, unrestricted licensure to practice as an Advanced Practice RN (APRN) by the Vermont Board of Nursing
• DEA registration (or eligibility)
• Physician Assistant (PA) Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program at an institution accredited by ARC‑PA (Accreditation and Review Commission on Education for the PA)
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Active, unrestricted licensure to practice as a PA by the Vermont Board of Medical Practice

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in primary care, hospital medicine, urgent care, or post-acute care
• Master’s degree preferred (for PA)
• RNFA certification strongly recommended (for NP)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting
• Manage a panel of approximately 6–8 patients per day
• Assess and manage acute changes, chronic conditions, and post-hospital transitions
• Lead daily rounding, including review and triage of overnight events with nursing staff
• Support safe and efficient discharges back to primary care providers
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, rehab therapists, and care managers

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and malpractice coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• CME support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level