Nurse Practitioner - Post-Acute Care

Are you looking for a job that allows you to set your own schedule and work autonomously? Are you passionate about patient care? TeamHealth has the perfect opportunity for you. When you join TeamHealth, you will enjoy autonomy over your practice, an uncapped earning potential, and the opportunity to build a position that matches your ideal lifestyle and career goals.  

TeamHealth is hiring for a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) to do primary care rounding in a skilled nursing facilities in the Richland, Washington, area. This job has the flexibility to work 1 to 2 days a week (days are negotiable) and the ability to set your preferred start time. As an advanced practice clinician in the skilled nursing facility setting you will experience:

• A Diverse Patient Population: Skilled nursing facilities provide clinicians with the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, including individuals recovering from surgery, managing chronic conditions, or in need of rehabilitation. This variety can offer valuable experience in treating a range of medical conditions.
• An Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working in a skilled nursing facility allows clinicians to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. This collaborative environment can enhance patient care by incorporating different perspectives and expertise.
• Long-Term Relationships: Clinicians in skilled nursing facilities have the opportunity to develop long-term relationships with patients and their families. Building rapport over time can lead to better continuity of care, improved patient outcomes, and a sense of fulfillment in providing ongoing support to individuals in need.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Perform primary care in a post-acute setting for short term and long-term patients
• Manage chronic disease, diagnose illnesses and medical conditions, and implement plan of care
• Order and interpret lab results
• Prescribe and monitor medications
• Consult with physicians and coordinate patient care with other healthcare practitioners
• Educate patients and their caregivers on coping skills to handle chronic and age-related conditions
• Build relationships with your patients, patients' family members, and facility staff to facilitate effective treatment delivery
• Promote healthy lifestyle changes

Requirements:

• 1+ years experience working as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant required
• Post-acute care experience a plus, but not required
• Active and unrestricted Washington NP or PA license required 
• Active and unrestricted Washington DEA required 
• Available to start within 30 days

Compensation and Benefits:
Our compensation is a productivity-based model (Fee for Service) that offers you control to maximize your income potential. Expected compensation is estimated salary range of $26,000/annually to $30,00/annually with no cap productivity income potential. This full-time role is not benefit eligible.

If you are looking to take back control of your work/life balance, are passionate about patient care, apply today to be considered for this fantastic role!

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