Nurse Practitioner

Chestnut Health•Monticello, KY

About The Position

Chestnut Health is a physician group specializing in physiatry care for patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). The Nurse Practitioner will join the physiatry team in a collaborative, patient-centered environment and help patients restore function and improve their quality of life. The role focuses on supporting functional outcomes and independence. New graduates are highly encouraged to apply. The organization states that it is committed to fostering work-life balance for providers.

Requirements

Actively licensed to practice in the state of employment.
Current Controlled Substance License, required upon start date.
Current DEA License, required upon start date.
ANCC Certificate or AANP Certificate.
Desire to work in physiatry/physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Certified Nurse Practitioner certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic experience.
Physiatry experience.
Skilled Nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for patients with diverse rehabilitation needs.
Conduct patient assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations, to determine 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.
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.