Primary Medical Nurse Practitioner at Rehabilitation Associates – Bangor, Maine

Position Overview:
Rehabilitation Associates is at the forefront of revolutionizing post-acute care in Maine by focusing on an interdisciplinary team approach. This role, crucial within our team, involves managing acute medical issues for short-term rehabilitation patients and chronic conditions for the long-term care population. We offer a supportive work environment designed to promote work-life balance, eliminating traditional burdensome responsibilities. This includes daytime responsibilities of in-person and call converge from 8 AM to 5 PM only. Documentation can be occasionally done from home, providing further flexibility.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct Patient Examinations: Perform thorough examinations, obtain medical histories, and assess the health status of patients.
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services: Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe medications and manage treatment plans.
• Consultation and Referrals: Consult with physicians on complex cases and coordinate appropriate specialty referrals.
• Patient and Family Counseling: Provide guidance on preventive health care and manage patient and family education to enhance understanding of treatment plans.
• Triage and Patient Communication: Handle patient calls, evaluate concerns, and triage effectively to ensure timely medical responses.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive medical records and develop status reports to track patient progress.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, treatment modifications, and progress.
• Facility Metrics Meetings: Engage in monthly meetings to discuss key facility metrics, including rehospitalization rates and acute care transfer rates, to improve facility outcomes and patient care.

Healthcare Setting:

• Short-term rehabilitation facilities
• Long-term care facilities
• Sub-acute care facilities

License/Certification:

• Active Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner License (Required)

Work Location:

• In person with some remote documentation flexibility

Experience:

• Minimum two years of experience as a PA/NP, preferably in an acute, subacute, or rehabilitation setting.

Compensation:

• Salary: This is a per diem position paying $670 per shift.

Expectations:

• Patient Care Excellence: Provide exceptional care by integrating advanced clinical skills with a compassionate approach to patient interactions.
• Leadership and Team Collaboration: Demonstrate leadership by guiding and supporting team members and contributing to an environment that fosters professional growth and effective team dynamics.
• Outcome-Focused: Participate in the development and implementation of strategies to meet or exceed facility metrics, focusing on patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Role Impact: As a Primary Medical APP at Rehabilitation Associates, you will enhance the quality of care provided to our patients while enjoying a balanced professional and personal life. Your expertise and proactive approach to patient management are crucial for setting new standards in post-acute care and leading healthcare innovation.