Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Geriatric Care - Flexible Options

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


SCHEDULE: 
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- Flexible Options Available
- No Evenings
- No Weekends
- No Holidays
- Minimal On-Call Duties


FULL-TIME COMPENSATION:
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
- $110,000 to $120,000 Starting Base Salary, dependent upon experience
- Regular Performance Bonuses
- Malpractice Insurance
- Health / Dental / Vision / Prescription Insurance
- Life / AD&D Insurance
- FSA and HSA Plans
- Paid Time Off Package
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition + CME Provisions
- License / DEA Reimbursement
- 401k w/ 3% Match
- Many Other Perks & Benefits


LOCATION: 
Fort Smith, Arkansas


COMPANY PROFILE: 
This organization is a leading provider of integrated medical services, caring for individuals from post-hospitalization to home in various settings - skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), assisted living facilities (ALFs), independent living facilities (ILFs), group homes, and private residences.  They bring quality medical care to the geriatric population, as well as people with complex conditions, special needs, and intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.  Their providers make a dramatic impact in increasing quality of life and safeguarding the dignity of those they serve.


POSITION DESCRIPTION: 
Serve as a primary care provider for geriatric patients located in facilities (ALFs, ILFs, SNFs).

A low volume of patients will be seen per day, allowing ample time to focus on all needs and provide proper attention and support for the patients.

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

- provide evidence-based medical care to patients in the geriatric population
- plan, direct, and evaluate patient medical needs
- examine and treat chronic and urgent illnesses, minor injuries, etc.
- order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing as needed
- collaborate with caregivers and other healthcare professionals
- provide interdisciplinary care and maintain a comprehensive plan of care
- provide referrals to other healthcare practitioners when necessary
- ensure patient medical records are kept up-to-date

The practice uses an EHR on a mobile-based platform and providers are supported by dedicated team members who assist with orders, referrals, phone messages, etc.

Providers share on-call responsibilities, which is phone triage only and light volume.  Full-time providers are on call no more than 3 nights per month (less for part-time) and flexibility is offered.



REQUIREMENTS:
- Arkansas NP or PA license
- DEA
- 2+ years advanced practice experience preferred
- 1+ year advanced practice experience required
- experience in primary care, geriatrics, or family practice preferred
- urgent care and acute care experience accepted 



HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please send your resume to Jenn Kunkel at [email protected] or call (773) 998-1272.


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