Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
About The Position
Chestnut Health is a high-growth physician group specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), caring for patients in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and assisted living facilities (ALFs). The organization partners with medical teams to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care focused on restoring function, managing pain, and improving mobility. Chestnut Health is seeking driven, motivated, and compassionate Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join its PM&R team in an on-site role in Carbondale, Illinois. Providers work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment where their expertise contributes to functional outcomes and patient independence. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Chestnut Health states that it is committed to fostering work-life balance for its providers.
Requirements
- Active license to practice in the state of employment.
- Current Controlled Substance License, required upon start date.
- Current DEA License, required upon start date.
- For Nurse Practitioners: ANCC Certificate or AANP Certificate.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for patients with diverse rehabilitation needs.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations, to determine appropriate rehabilitation goals and interventions.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to optimize functional outcomes and promote independence.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and educational activities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of initial evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in electronic medical records systems.
- Educate and counsel patients and their families regarding the rehabilitation process, expected outcomes, and post-discharge care.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with productivity bonuses
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Continuing Medical Education Allowance
- Malpractice insurance
- 401(k)
- Licensure renewals after one full year of continuous employment
- No on-call duty and no weekends
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
