Physiatry Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Skilled Nursing Facility - Savannah

Fortis Care • Savannah, GA

12d • $120,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves serving as a Physiatry Advanced Practice Provider at a partner skilled nursing facility in Savannah. The primary focus is on residents who are experiencing difficulties progressing due to pain or other physical barriers. The provider will assess, treat, and manage these issues to enable residents to participate more fully in therapy and improve their functional outcomes. The role also includes educating facility staff on relevant topics and acting as a go-to resource.

Requirements

• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Georgia.
• For NPs: certification in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or Family Practice required.
• For PAs: current NCCPA certification required.
• Must have an unrestricted DEA license or be willing to obtain one.
• Ability to work independently in a facility setting with physician support.
• Familiarity with EHR systems and clinical documentation best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1–2 years of NP or PA experience preferred.
• Experience in subacute rehab, post-acute, SNF, or geriatrics strongly preferred.
• Interest in or experience with procedures like peripheral joint injections and spasticity management.
• Interest in geriatric and post-acute medicine.
• Comfortable making decisions independently and knowing when to seek support.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents flagged by therapy or nursing as unable to progress through focused functional, musculoskeletal, and neuromuscular exams.
• Treat identified barriers directly, including peripheral joint and soft-tissue injections, spasticity management (including botulinum toxin), trigger point and dry needling, and targeted medication management.
• Collaborate with PT/OT, nursing, and the attending team to build a comprehensive plan, including DME, bracing, and adaptive equipment.
• Follow through on treatment plans by rechecking, adjusting, documenting, and escalating or referring issues outside the physiatry scope.
• Educate facility staff on therapy readiness, mobility, fall prevention, and pain management.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule that you set
• No nights, no weekends, and no call coverage
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays
• Healthcare reimbursement account to cover medical, vision, and dental insurance or other qualified medical expenses
• $1,000 CME or licensing renewal
• 401(k) Plan after first year of employment
• Paid malpractice coverage ($1M/$3M) including tail coverage
• Paid hands-on procedural training in joint injections, spasticity management and physiatry workflows
• Ongoing mentorship from our physician-led clinical team, plus peer case review with other Fortis physiatry providers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level