Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Focus : Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, and Assisted Living Facilities, Primary Care Outpatient Clinic

Location : Various nursing and rehabilitation facilities in Rhode Island; locations are assigned based on population need, and candidate availability and distance.

Our primary care outpatient clinic is located in Cranston.

Overview : We are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. The NP / PA will work independently and with providers and staff to manage and ensure comprehensive and continuous medical care of the patients under their care. This position is located in sub-acute and long-term care facilities, with the option of working in our PCMH-recognized primary care clinic.

If you have a caring personality and a dedication to providing excellent patient care in long- and short-term settings, we invite you to apply.

All experience levels, including new and soon-to-be grads, are welcome to apply.

Key responsibilities :

• Act as a primary healthcare provider within the facility, escalating to collaborative providers as needed, including : making clinical decisions, assessing and treating patients within the NP / PA’s scope of practice.
• Perform physical examinations and assessments to develop individualized care plans on a routine and as needed basis.
• Diagnose and treat chronic and acute conditions, including prescribing medications and treatments, advising and approving recommendations, and ordering and interpreting tests.
• Document patient encounters in accordance with the standards of State and Federal Regulations and the care facilities in a timely, accurate, and detailed manner.
• Collaborate with nursing and office staff, interdisciplinary teams, provider team, and external medical providers to comprehensively manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Communicate with patients and family members / representatives regarding care plans and progress on an as needed basis.
• Respond to calls and messages in a timely manner, including on a rotating on-call team and (if feasible) assisting unavailable team members.
• Maintain current licensure and certifications required for practice.

Qualifications :

Strongly appreciated qualifications :

Schedule :

As a part of medical provider team, these options are made available to you :

Application process :

Please submit your resume with your best contact phone number and email address. Cover letters and references are not required but are appreciated.

After reviewing the resume, eligible candidates will be contacted to schedule an initial interview (typically virtual). An interest questionnaire will also be sent to the candidate prior to the interview date to better tailor the discussion and align mutual needs.

Company Description

For over 30 years, Medicine and Long Term Care Associates has been a medical practice specializing in geriatrics and internal medicine in Rhode Island. We focus on providing quality patient care to our community and nursing and rehab facilities with an attentive and caring group of providers with backgrounds and experiences as diverse as the population we serve.

Located in southern New England, we are a tiny but culturally diverse state, offering delicious cuisines and access to beautiful sceneries and shorelines, all within driving distance.

Company Description

For over 30 years, Medicine and Long Term Care Associates has been a medical practice specializing in geriatrics and internal medicine in Rhode Island. We focus on providing quality patient care to our community and nursing and rehab facilities with an attentive and caring group of providers with backgrounds and experiences as diverse as the population we serve. Located in southern New England, we are a tiny but culturally diverse state, offering delicious cuisines and access to beautiful sceneries and shorelines, all within driving distance.