Long-Term Care

ACCESS MEDICAL CLINIC•Caraway, AR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Access Medical Clinic (AMC) is seeking clinicians to join our team that have the desire, drive, and dedication to assist AMC in providing great care to patients of all ages. We are hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across clinic and long-term care (LTC) settings. This position will provide coverage in both a clinic and LTC setting. You must have the ability to travel within the assigned territory.

Requirements

Graduate degree as NP or PA (MSN/DNP or equivalent; MPAS/DMSc or equivalent)
Active, unencumbered state license and current board certification (AANP/ANCC for NP; NCCPA for PA)
DEA registration; BLS (or ability to obtain); DOT certification (as required)
Strong clinical assessment/diagnostic skills, patient-centered communication, and EMR proficiency
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiency with EMR systems
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care
Ability to travel within assigned region daily
Valid driver’s license
Acceptable driving record (subject to motor vehicle record check)
Must maintain required auto insurance

Nice To Haves

2+ years clinical experience preferred
LTC/SNF/geriatrics strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive evaluations and ongoing management for clinic and LTC patients (acute, chronic, and post-acute)
Develop and adjust individualized care plans; prescribe medications and therapies per regulations
Order, interpret, and act on labs, imaging, and other diagnostic studies
Manage high-risk LTC conditions (e.g., infections/sepsis risk, wounds, CHF/COPD, dementia/behavioral symptoms, polypharmacy, end-of-life/goals-of-care conversations)
Coordinate care with physicians, facility leadership, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams; support admissions, transitions of care, and resident/family communication
Stabilize medically complex residents within the facility
Reduce potentially avoidable hospital transfers and ED utilization
Support regulatory readiness and clinical quality performance
Improve condition-change response, escalation pathways, and care coordination
Enhance communication with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams
Support regulatory compliance, documentation readiness, infection prevention, and quality improvement initiatives
Document patient/resident encounters accurately and timely in the EHR/EMR; follow AMC protocols, HIPAA/OSHA, and infection-control standards
Practice with strong independent clinical judgment within scope; escalate appropriately to collaborating physicians/specialists; prioritize early intervention and resident safety
Use EHR/clinical systems effectively and leverage clinical data/telehealth tools as appropriate