Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

ChenMed LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 111,140 - 158,771; Part time

Job summary

ChenMed is seeking a mission-driven Nurse Practitioner (Flex NP) to join our team in a part-time role designed to strengthen care delivery across our centers. The Flex NP focuses on improving same-day access, stabilizing high-risk patients, and supporting care teams without managing a patient panel.

This role emphasizes collaboration, autonomy within teams, and genuine patient relationships. Primarily assigned to the West Philadelphia hub with periodic travel to regional centers as needed.

Qualifications

• ARNP or similar advanced degree in Nursing is required.
• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification in the State of practice is required.
• Board certification by AANP or ANCC is preferred but may be required for certain States.
• Current DEA number from the DEA may be required based on State of practice.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered primary care aligned with value-based care model.
• Provide seamless coverage across providers and centers for consistent access to care.
• Support same-day visits, follow-ups, walk-ins, hospital discharges, and careline escalations to maintain continuity.
• Collaborate with providers and care teams to reinforce individualized care plans.
• Build meaningful connections with patients to reinforce trust in their care team.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Time Management

Empathy & Listening

Attention to Detail

MS Office

Flexibility

Education

ARNP or similar advanced degree in Nursing

Current Nurse Practitioner Certification in the State of practice

Board certification by AANP or ANCC (preferred)

Current DEA number from the DEA (state dependent)

BLS certification (within 90 days)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We’re unique. You should be, too. We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team. ChenMed, a physician-led and mission-driven, primary care organization, is currently one of the most successful full-risk Medicare Advantage providers in the nation and has a vision to be America’s leading primary care provider, transforming care of the neediest population. Our mission is to honor seniors with affordable VIP care that delivers better health. In order to achieve our vision and deliver our mission, we need the best primary care providers and nurse practitioners that are seeking to fulfill purpose and personal opportunity and join the ChenMed family.

We are seeking a mission-driven Nurse Practitioner to join our team in a part‑time role, designed to strengthen care delivery across our centers. The primary focus of this role is to improve same-day access, support high-risk patient stabilization, reduce avoidable acute care utilization, and provide operational support during periods of provider capacity strain. This role is ideal for a clinician who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about improving access, continuity and the overall patient experience. The Flex NP is intended to support high‑impact clinical access and stabilization needs. Routine longitudinal panel management responsibilities remain with primary PCP team. Clinicians in this role are expected to exercise a high degree of clinical judgment and autonomy while collaborating closely with market leadership and care teams. As a Flex NP, you will serve as a trusted clinical partner across care teams helping ensure that every patient receives timely, high quality care. You will step into established care teams to support patient needs, maintain continuity of care and enhance the effectiveness of our primary care providers, without the responsibility of managing your own patient panel. You will be an essential part of delivering on our promise to provide more good days for both patients and care teams. This is unique opportunity to practice medicine in a way that is highly relational, team oriented and focused on impact, while benefiting from a more flexible schedule Primarily assigned to the West Philadelphia hub with periodic travel to regional centers as operational needs arise.

How you’ll make an impact

• Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered primary care aligned with our value-based care model
• Provide seamless coverage across providers and centers, ensuring patients have consistent access to care
• Support same day visits, follow ups, walk-ins, hospital discharges, careline escalations and acute care needs to maintain continuity for our patients
• Collaborate closely with providers and care teams to reinforce individualized care plans
• Build meaningful connections with patients that reinforce trust in their care team
• Contribute to a culture of love, accountability and passion

What makes this role unique

• No patient panel ownership – focus on care delivery without panel management responsibilities
• Purposeful flexibility – 3 day schedule including one weekend day
• Broad clinical exposure – work across teams and patient populations
• Team design – Strengthen care delivery and provider effectiveness across the market

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated record of consistently achieving clinical performance metrics in current role
• Strong Critical Thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure
• Must be caring and empathetic and have great listening skills
• Must be detail-oriented, and able to pay close attention to patient charts, medications, and follow-up on details of patient care
• Basic computer skills and some knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexible to work evening, weekends and/or holidays as needed
• Primarily assigned to the West Philadelphia hub with periodic travel to regional centers as operational needs arise

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

• ARNP or similar advanced degree in Nursing required
• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification in the State of practice required
• Board certification by AANP or ANCC is preferred but may be required for certain States
• Current DEA number from the DEA for schedule II-V controlled substances may be required based on State of practice
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner required practicing in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics, including past level of autonomy to make independent care decisions
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment

PAY RANGE:

$111,140 - $158,771 Salary The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well‑being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care. ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work‑life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

Who We Are

ChenMed is a family‑owned, family‑oriented organization committed to bringing superior health care to moderate‑to‑low‑income seniors. Our vision To positively change American healthcare through primary care innovation for the neediest populations. Our mission To provide a convenient, patient‑centered environment that fosters enduring relationships between doctors, staff and patients and delivers superior outcomes and a compassionate experience. We will create a healthcare system specifically for our patients' needs through dedicated doctors, a supportive team, and customized technology, and achieve value through scalable innovation, resourcefulness andaccountability. Our patient promise You are the reason we are here. Your coordinated healthcare and well‑being is our focus. Like a member of our family, we will take care of you in good times and in times of need.