Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Skilled Nursing Facility

Telos Health Systems; Rutherfordton (NC); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work model

Tablets provided

Mileage reimbursement

CEU allowance

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Telos Health Systems in Rutherfordton, NC seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to serve as an in-house SNF-ist, delivering general medicine care to geriatric residents in SNFs and ALFs. This role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, and impactful long-term care within a supportive team.

Join Telos for a purpose-driven career with flexible scheduling, W-2 employment, and a sign-on bonus, plus a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits to support professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active NP/PA license in NC.
• Current DEA registration.
• Master’s degree from accredited NP/PA program.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary internal medicine provider (SNF-ist).
• Manage care for short-term rehab and long-term residents.
• Perform comprehensive health assessments, physical exams, and diagnoses.
• Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, medical directors, and attending physicians.
• Complete documentation and CPT coding.
• Conduct monthly stability visits for long-term residents.

Skills

Active NP/PA license

DEA registration

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in NP/PA

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

• Flexible scheduling

Location: Rutherfordton NC

Schedule: Pay-Per-Encounter | Fee-for-Service | Flexible Scheduling

Employment Type: W-2 $7,500 sign on bonus

Position Overview

Telos Health Systems is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider — either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) — to serve as an in-house SNF-ist, providing general medicine care to geriatric residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) in the Leitchfield, KY area.

This role is ideal for a clinically confident provider who values autonomy, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in long-term care.

Why Join Telos Health Systems?

At Telos, we offer more than a job — we offer a purpose-driven career. Our Advanced Practice Providers play a critical role in improving residents’ quality of life while reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling
• Pay-per-encounter, fee-for-service compensation
• W-2 employment
• Supportive leadership and collaborative care teams
• Opportunity to make a real difference in underserved populations

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the facility’s primary internal medicine provider (SNF-ist)
• Manage care for short-term rehab and long-term care residents
• Perform comprehensive health assessments, physical exams, and diagnoses
• Manage acute and chronic conditions following established protocols
• Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate
• Conduct monthly stability visits for long-term residents
• Evaluate residents with changes in condition
• Participate in Advanced Care Planning
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, medical directors, and attending physicians
• Complete accurate documentation and CPT coding
• Facilitate referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers

What You’ll Need

Required

• Active, unencumbered Nurse Practitioner (APRN/APN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) license in North Carolina
• Current DEA registration
• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Strong communication and clinical leadership skillsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• At least 1 year of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or long-term care setting
• Experience caring for geriatric populations

Benefits & Perks

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support both work-life balance and long-term professional growth.

Available to All Employees (Part-Time & Full-Time)

• Flexible work-life balance schedule
• Hybrid work model combining in-person care with virtual charting
• Company-provided equipment, including a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet with keyboard, case, stylus, and charger
• Telos swag
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with the company travel policy, including applicable minimum mileage thresholds

Professional & Clinical Support

• Malpractice insurance (occurrence-based) with $1M/$3M coverage limits
• $1,000 annual allowance for continuing education (CEUs), DEA registration, and licensure reimbursement
• Additional professional development support

Full-Time Employee Benefits

(Available to full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week; benefits become effective following a 30-day eligibility period, on the first of the month thereafter.)

Health & Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan through Nationwide
• Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental insurance through UnitedHealthcare
• Vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare

Voluntary Benefits (through Aflac)

• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity coverage
• Critical illness coverage
• Voluntary life insurance (term or whole life options)

Time Off & Holidays

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days during the first and second years, with increases in subsequent years
• Six paid holidays:
• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Equal Opportunity Employer

Telos Health Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.