Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Acute Care)

Job Description

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Acute Care)

Location: Newport, RI & Warren, RI
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 4-5 Weekdays per Week
Setting: Post-Acute Care / Long-Term Care

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary care services to patients in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, memory care, and residential settings. Candidates must have previous acute care experience as an NP or PA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct primary care visits and comprehensive patient assessments.

• Review medical records and perform medication reconciliations.

• Conduct annual wellness visits and monitor patients' overall health.

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including blood work and imaging.

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.

• Prescribe medications and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Educate patients and families about medical conditions, medications, and preventive care.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.

Qualifications:

• Active Rhode Island Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.

• Appropriate national certification.

• Previous acute care experience as an NP or PA is required.

• Skilled nursing facility and assisted living experience preferred.

• Primary care or general practice experience preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and patient management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary up to $140,000 annually.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid time off.

• Life insurance.

• Malpractice coverage.

• Flexible scheduling.

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.

Company Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.