Nurse Practitioner

Chestnut Health•Hopkinsville, KY

About The Position

Chestnut Health is a multi-specialty healthcare organization providing rehabilitative care, with a focus on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and physiatry. The Nurse Practitioner will join a collaborative, patient-centered physiatry team and help restore function and improve quality of life for people with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. The organization emphasizes compassion, integrity, innovation, and work-life balance. New graduates are encouraged to apply. The role involves assessing patients, developing and adjusting rehabilitation treatment plans in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, monitoring functional progress, and educating patients and families about rehabilitation and post-discharge care. The Nurse Practitioner will document care in electronic medical record systems and participate in multidisciplinary meetings and educational activities.

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.
  • ANCC Certificate or AANP Certificate.
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner certification required.
  • Desire to work in Physiatry/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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 needed to optimize functional outcomes and promote independence.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and educational activities.
  • Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation, including initial evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
  • Educate and counsel patients and their families about 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)
  • No after-hours call
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