Do you have a passion for helping the Geriatric population? Do you want to make a difference? Look no further and apply today! Tapestry Health is seeking an on-site Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team providing medical care to patients in a Skilled Nursing Facility in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. This is a full-time position, and the hours are Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week from 11am-7pm. No weekend, nights, call or holiday work.
As a member of our group, you will have the freedom to work independently with the knowledge that your team members are always just a call away.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be available to care for patients in the assigned facilities at the scheduled times.
- Work with the facility to establish the most efficient workflow for you and them.
- Assist with efforts to prevent hospitalization of patients by proactively seeing and treating patients for change of condition.
- Play an active role working with the attending in monitoring medication use.
- Work closely with the facility in managing patients with weight loss, pain, wound care and use of antibiotics and IVs.
- Conduct full assessment of patients to support quality care.
- Communicate with the patient’s family as an essential part of your first visit with the patient.
- Conduct monthly calls to the family to discuss the patient’s status as necessary for individual patients.
- Address advanced care directives when appropriate.
- Work in tandem as a member of the TapestryHealth clinical team with other designated specialty Clinicians and Consulting Physicians.
- Complete all notes within 48 hours of seeing the patient.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Licensed in PA
- Experience with geriatric population required
- Strong assessment and communication skills
- Knowledge in medication management and de-escalation
- Must provide proof of the COVID vaccine
- Experience with providing care in ICU, ER, Urgent Care, Primary Care, and Surgical will be considered
Salary & Benefits: In addition to a competitive base salary, you will also be eligible for incentive comp pay. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package, 4 weeks of PTO, CME time off, annual CME allowance, and malpractice insurance.
