GERIATRICS PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Company: CHS Recruiting
Location: Laredo
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

OPEN POSITION:

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Skilled Nursing Facility

SCHEDULE:
- Full-Time
- 40 Hours per Week
- Monday through Friday
- Some Flexibility Offered

COMPENSATION:
- Competitive Base Salary, negotiable dependent upon experience
- Annual Year-End Bonus
- Biannual Quality-Based Bonuses
- Malpractice Insurance
- Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
- STD / Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off Package
- CME Allowance
- License / DEA Fees
- 401k

LOCATION:
Laredo, Texas

COMPANY PROFILE:
This organization is a Medicare Advantage Institutional Special Needs Health Plan (ISNP) for long-term nursing home residents. The plan covers all medically necessary and preventive services covered under Medicare Parts A, B, and D. They are strongly focused on improving their members' physical, mental, and social well-being through personalized clinical care and therapies. They are currently hiring due to growth.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The APP is responsible for managing a panel of SNF residents, focusing on treating patients in place in collaboration with a full primary care team.

The APP conducts comprehensive assessments, develops and delivers individualized plans of care, attends care team meetings, communicates with family members / caregivers, and ensures the care team understands the patients goals and needs of care. The APP is supported by a Clinical Manager and Clinical Director, as well as a local Medical Director.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- assess and plan healthcare that is individualized to the patient
- review and interpret medical, surgical, and social histories
- perform screening procedures for patients
- interpret laboratory and other diagnostic data and recommend treatments or actions
- reconcile medications
- be responsible for prescribing or performing various treatment modalities
- work collaboratively with physicians, care coordinators, facility staff, family members, etc.
- perform direct care management support
- educate care teams on patient needs and early identification of changes in condition
- participate in organizational meetings

The practice uses a mobile-based EHR.

The clinical work is autonomous, with one-on-one patient visits and a high level of independence. But it s also a team-oriented position with meetings, conference calls, etc. with members of the care team.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Texas NP or PA license
- DEA
- 2+ years advanced practice experience
- 2+ years geriatric care experience (as APP)
- previous facility-based (SNF preferred) experience

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please send your CV to Jenn Kunkel at or call .

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