Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Infectious Disease

Now Hiring: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Infectious Disease

Salary: $150,000–$220,000 annually

Elaya Health is a rapidly growing specialty medical group providing on-site care to patients in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. As we expand our Infectious Disease division , we are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a provider interested in infectious disease and looking for clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, strong physician and administrative support, and the opportunity to help build a growing specialty program.

About the Role

Our providers deliver on-site infectious disease care to residents of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.

You will evaluate and manage a wide range of infectious conditions while working closely with facility nursing teams, primary care providers, wound care teams, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site infectious disease consultations and follow-up visits
• Evaluate and manage common and complex infections in the skilled nursing population
• Review cultures, laboratory results, imaging, and antimicrobial therapy
• Manage and monitor patients receiving antibiotic treatment
• Provide recommendations regarding antibiotic selection, duration, and appropriate follow-up
• Evaluate recurrent or difficult-to-treat infections
• Collaborate closely with nursing staff, primary care providers, wound care teams, and facility leadership
• Help reduce unnecessary hospital transfers through timely specialty evaluation and proactive management
• Document in facility EMRs, with training and administrative support provided

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation of $150,000–$220,000 annually
• Flexible scheduling
• Strong clinical and administrative support
• Physician oversight and clinical guidance
• Training and ongoing support in our clinical protocols and workflows
• Significant clinical autonomy
• No traditional office-based patient panel
• Opportunity to play an important role in the growth of Elaya Health's Infectious Disease division
• Opportunities for advancement as Elaya Health continues to expand

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York and/or New Jersey, or willingness to obtain licensure
• Infectious disease experience preferred but not required for the right candidate
• Experience in internal medicine, hospital medicine, geriatrics, wound care, or skilled nursing is highly valued
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Comfortable reviewing cultures, laboratory results, and antimicrobial treatment plans
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with physicians and facility clinical teams
• Patient-centered and committed to providing high-quality care to the long-term care population