Advanced Practice Provider - Virtual Healthcare

Description
Puzzle Healthcare is a mission-driven, national post-acute care organization focused on protecting patients during their most vulnerable moments-right after a hospital stay. As a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in Lakewood, CO , you'll provide focused care in nursing facilities helping reduce readmissions and improve recovery while enjoying autonomy, a predictable schedule, and strong team support.

This is an onsite position serving one or more skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) in the Lakewood, Colorado area.
Schedule: Part-Time/RVU-Based, 2 days/week; no call, no weekends
What You'll Do

~ Round in assigned facilities on a consistent weekday daytime schedule

Oversee daily patient interactions through timely micro visits that support focused assessments to assess recovery, manage pain, wounds, and functional decline
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and facility staff on individualized recovery plans

• Use Puzzle's EHR to complete documentation (often remotely from home)
• Monitor readmission risk and help close gaps in post-acute care
• Maintain compliance with post-acute and PM&R-related regulations

What You'll Gain
~ Schedule: Weekday daytime hours only; no nights, weekends, or call

Compensation: This position is compensated through an RVU-based productivity model. In accordance with pay transparency guidelines, the estimated hourly equivalent for this role is $60-$75 per hour, based on experience, productivity, and clinical performance. This hourly equivalent is provided for transparency purposes only and does not represent a guaranteed hourly wage.
Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, professional development, and remote charting tools

~ Culture: A supportive, mission-obsessed team that values collaboration, kindness, and career growth

Required Skills

• Master's degree in Nursing and current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) from an accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted NP license in the relevant state(s) of employment, with prescriptive authority.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in PM&R, geriatrics, post-acute care, or a related field; experience in nursing facilities strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical skills in assessing and managing barriers to recovery, including rehabilitation, pain, and chronic conditions.
• Excellent communication and time-management abilities to handle brief, efficient patient encounters.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and remote documentation.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy and consistency.