Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Geriatric Care

OPEN POSITION: 
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Geriatric Primary Care

SCHEDULE: 
- Full-Time 
- 40 Hours per Week
- Monday to Friday
- No Weekends
- No Evenings
- No Holidays
- No On-Call
- Some Flexibility Offered

COMPENSATION:
- $135,000 to $150,000+ Annual Compensation
- $60 to $65+ per Hour, based on experience
- Quarterly Quality Bonuses
- Daily Productivity Bonuses
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Malpractice Insurance
- 34 Days PTO
- Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Disability / Life Insurance
- $2,000 Annual CME Allowance
- $500 Annual Professional Allowance
- License / DEA Fees Paid
- Company Cell Phone
- 403b w/ Employer Match

LOCATION: 
Rockingham County, North Carolina

COMPANY PROFILE: 
This compassionate non-profit healthcare organization is dedicated to delivering convenient, high-quality care to geriatric patients in a variety of settings, including long-term care facilities and private homes.  They currently boast a team of more than 15 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who, along with nursing, clinical, and administrative staff, ensure that patients receive the best medical care possible while working to remove access barriers.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 
The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant is responsible for delivering comprehensive primary care to a dedicated panel of geriatric patients.  

Patients are seen in private homes, assisted and independent living facilities, and other group settings.

The duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

- comprehensive physical examinations
- chronic condition management
- diagnosing and treating illnesses
- advanced care planning discussions
- coordination with other providers as needed
- palliative care consultations

Providers see an average of six (6) patients per day.  Based on patient need, more visits may be scheduled and are reimbursed per visit in addition to the hourly salary.

All patients are medically complex geriatric adults who may have:

- multi-morbidity
- functional decline
- mobility limitations
- polypharmacy
- cognitive impairment
- increased risk for avoidable utilization
- evolving goals of care

This requires providers to build and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers, including emotional support and education.

The practice uses the AthenaCare EHR.

REQUIREMENTS:
- North Carolina NP or PA license
- DEA
- 1+ year advanced practice experience
- previous home health or long-term care facility experience
- strong background in geriatric care

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please send your resume to Jenn Kunkel at jenn@chsrecruiting.com or call (773) 998-1272.

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