Advanced Practice Clinician Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Advanced Practice Clinician Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Location: Wicomico & Accomack Counties, Maryland Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 am5:00 pm Hours: 40 per week Duration: Potential hire Dress Code: Medical attire

Job Description

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to support the Senior Community Care (SCC) program, a longitudinal, integrated care model serving high-risk members within long-term care settings. This role is part of an interdisciplinary care team focused on delivering coordinated, patient-centered clinical care in facility environments.

This position offers a strong work-life balance with no on-call, no weekends, and no holidays, along with flexible scheduling options.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
• Manage complex acute and chronic medical and behavioral health conditions
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD-10 coding
• Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team
• Lead advanced illness and advance care planning discussions
• Provide patient and caregiver education and counseling
• Participate in facility-based clinical activities and care planning

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted state NP or PA license, or ability to obtain by start date
• Master's degree or higher (NP or PA)
• National board certification:
  • NP: AANP or ANCC (FNP, ANP, GNP, or AGACNP)
  • PA: NCCPA certification
• Active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority
• Ability to lift a 30-lb clinical bag, climb stairs, kneel, and perform hands-on assessments
• Reliable transportation for daily travel
• Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement if required in the state
• Full COVID-19 vaccination (per federal, state, and facility requirements)
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of clinical experience (long-term care preferred)
• Experience supporting patients with complex behavioral, social, or functional needs
• Strong understanding of geriatrics, chronic illness, and end-of-life discussions
• Proficiency in electronic and written medical documentation
• Strong communication, teamwork, and time-management skills

Travel Details

• Travel Required: Yes, during the work shift
• Facility Count: 2
• Coverage Area: Wicomico & Accomack counties

Interview Process

• Microsoft Teams interview