Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Primary Care) in Crown Point, Indiana at Community Physicians

We are seeking a compassionate and clinically confident Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide high-quality primary care services to geriatric patients in skilled nursing and post-acute care settings throughout Crown Point and St. John, Indiana.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with an experienced physician while maintaining a high level of autonomy as you manage a panel of patients across multiple facilities. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive primary care visits for geriatric patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and other post-acute care settings.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions while promoting preventive care and improving overall patient outcomes.
• Perform routine follow-up visits, evaluate changes in patient condition, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Review and reconcile medications to ensure safe and effective therapy while minimizing polypharmacy risks.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
• Coordinate care with facility staff, specialists, therapists, and family members to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
• Accurately document patient encounters and maintain complete, timely medical records.
• Maintain independent clinical decision-making while collaborating closely with supervising physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.

Work alongside experienced physicians who value collaboration, mentorship, and high-quality patient care. You'll have the autonomy to practice while benefiting from ongoing clinical support and case discussions.

Care for medically complex older adults and make a lasting impact by managing:

• Chronic disease management
• Polypharmacy
• Dementia and cognitive disorders
• Transitional and post-acute care
• Advanced care planning
• Preventive medicine and wellness
• Acute changes in condition

This role offers the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients while delivering comprehensive primary care in a rewarding, team-based environment.

• Board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Active Indiana license (or eligible for licensure)
• 3+ years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience preferred
• Interest or experience in geriatrics, primary care, or post-acute medicine
• Comfortable practicing independently in multiple skilled nursing facilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional patient care

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday
• Day Shift
• Predictable weekday schedule
• Travel between facilities within the Crown Point & St. John Indiana area

• Salary: $120,000 annually
• Productivity bonus up to $20,000 annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Apple iPad provided
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• $2,000 annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
• $2,000 annual loyalty bonus

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