Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant- Long Term Care
About The Position
The Long Term Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers high autonomy clinical care within skilled nursing and long term care facilities, working closely with medical directors, nursing teams, and interdisciplinary partners to improve resident stability and reduce avoidable hospitalizations. Details include: Perform comprehensive assessments and manage acute and chronic conditions common in LTC populations. Develop and adjust individualized care plans in collaboration with facility teams. Manage high risk LTC needs including infections, wounds, CHF/COPD, dementia, and polypharmacy risks. Serve as a consistent clinical presence supporting workflows, new admissions, and care transitions Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, education, and quality improvement initiatives. Support regulatory readiness, documentation accuracy, and survey/audit preparation. Utilize strong independent clinical judgment and escalate care appropriately.
Requirements
- MSN, DNP, MPAS, DMSc, or equivalent advanced degree.
- Active state licensure and board certification (AANP/ANCC/NCCPA).
- DEA and BLS certification.
- Strong interpersonal communication and knowledge of clinical practice standards.
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of clinical experience.
- Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, or geriatric experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments and manage acute and chronic conditions common in LTC populations.
- Develop and adjust individualized care plans in collaboration with facility teams.
- Manage high risk LTC needs including infections, wounds, CHF/COPD, dementia, and polypharmacy risks.
- Serve as a consistent clinical presence supporting workflows, new admissions, and care transitions
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, education, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support regulatory readiness, documentation accuracy, and survey/audit preparation.
- Utilize strong independent clinical judgment and escalate care appropriately.
Benefits
- Quarterly incentive potential
- Eligible to apply for student loan forgiveness
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Training and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
