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

Telos Health Systems; Swannanoa (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $7,500

Hybrid work model

Company-provided equipment

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Medical and prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Malpractice insurance

CEU allowance

Job summary

Telos Health Systems is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to serve as the primary internal medicine clinician in SNFs and ALFs around Swannanoa, NC. The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, and high-quality geriatric care.

We offer a pay-per-encounter model with a sign-on bonus up to $7,500, a hybrid work schedule, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), BCBS, dental, and vision coverage. An annual CEU allowance supports ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered APRN or PA license in North Carolina.
• Current DEA registration.
• Master’s degree from an accredited NP/PA program.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the facility’s primary internal medicine provider (SNF-ist).
• Manage care for short-term rehab and long-term residents.
• Perform comprehensive health assessments, 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.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner license (APRN)

Physician Assistant license (PA-C)

DEA registration

Strong communication skills

Clinical leadership

Education

Master’s degree in NP/PA program

Job description

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

Location: Swannanoa, NC

Job Id:3222

# of Openings:1

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

Location:Swannanoa, NC
Schedule: Full-Time, 4 or 5 day schedule, flexible scheduling
Employment Type: W-2
Compensation: *Offering up to $7,500 sign-on bonus* Assuming Full-Time 75 visits/week (15 visits/day), a primary care APP could estimate they will earn $120k - $140k/year.

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 Swannanoa, NC area.

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

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

• Pay-per-encounter, fee-for-service compensation
• 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 skills
• Ability 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

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
• 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

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
• 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.