Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Job Description

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Elderhaus PACE | Wilmington, NC

Make a Difference in the Lives of Older Adults

At Elderhaus PACE , we believe older adults deserve the opportunity to live with dignity, independence, and quality of life in the place they call home. As part of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), our interdisciplinary team provides comprehensive, participant-centered care that supports the physical, emotional, and social well-being of the individuals we serve.

We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and clinically skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with participants and caregivers while working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary care team dedicated to improving outcomes for frail older adults.

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provides primary care services to Elderhaus PACE participants through comprehensive assessments, ongoing medical management, acute care interventions, and care coordination. This position plays a vital role in helping participants maintain their highest possible level of health, independence, and quality of life.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant collaborates closely with healthcare professionals, caregivers, and community partners to develop and implement individualized plans of care that address each participant's unique needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and physical examinations for new participants.
• Perform scheduled reassessments and evaluate participant health status as needed.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluate and treat acute and chronic health conditions.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with licensure, privileges, and established protocols.
• Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, nursing facilities, caregivers, and other healthcare providers.
• Provide participant and caregiver education related to disease management, treatment plans, medications, and preventive health.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and diagnostic coding.
• Participate in care planning, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Support staff education and contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical excellence and participant care.

Qualifications

Required

• Current and unrestricted North Carolina Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant license 
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to meet organizational driving requirements.
• At least one year of experience working with frail older adults or a geriatric population.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, critical thinking, and care coordination skills.

Preferred

• Prescriptive authority.
• Experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in a geriatric, primary care, long-term care, PACE, or related setting.
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary care model.

Why Elderhaus?

At Elderhaus, you'll find more than a job. You'll find a mission-driven organization where your expertise, compassion, and commitment to participant-centered care truly matter.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Collaborative interdisciplinary care environment
• Meaningful work that improves lives every day

Apply Today

If you are passionate about caring for older adults and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Elderhaus team.

Together, we help older adults live safely, independently, and with dignity in the community they call home.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Elderhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.