Nurse Practitioner

Spine and Rehabilitation Medicine Associates is seeking a skilled and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide physiatry consultative services within a nursing home setting. This part-time role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitative care, including both new patient evaluations and ongoing follow-up visits.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive new patient evaluations and follow-up visits for residents requiring physiatry care

Review and interpret medical records, therapy notes, and interdisciplinary documentation

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on functional improvement and pain management

Perform procedures and injections as clinically appropriate

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, therapists, and nursing staff

Participate in care planning meetings and team conferences

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation

Manage a daily patient volume of approximately 20 patients

Qualifications:

Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Experience in physiatry, rehabilitation medicine, orthopedics, or pain management preferred

Prior experience working in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility strongly preferred

Proficiency in performing musculoskeletal injections and related procedures

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities