Autonomous NP/PA for Post-Acute SNF Care

Solomon Medical; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Solomon Medical seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support two skilled nursing facilities in California. The clinician will provide intermittent post-acute and long-term care with on-site supervision from the Medical Director and Medical Coordinator, managing about 17 patients daily.

The role emphasizes autonomy, ongoing learning, and a team-based approach to care. It is a part-time weekend position with on-call responsibilities and a strong commitment to patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven NP/PA experience in primary care or SNF settings.
• Expertise in geriatric post-acute care.
• California NP or PA license with active furnishing license.
• Current CA DEA certificate.
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations.
• Strong ethics and communication skills.
• Team spirit with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients from admission and ensure discharge and rehab plans are executed.
• Monitor for acute changes; diagnose and treat common conditions.
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases.
• Maintain accurate records and schedules.
• Participate in quality improvement programs.
• Available via phone or text when on call.
• Assist with initiating/documenting Advanced Directives/POLST form.
• Daily Visits: Order diagnostic tests, review labs, radiology reports, and consults on all patients.
• Talk to and examine assigned skilled-level patient on daily rounds.
• Assess rehab progress.
• Discuss concerns with the patient, family, rehab, and case management.
• Educate patient and family members regarding acute and chronic illness management.
• Attend family meetings as necessary.
• Inform medical director of significant changes in medical condition.
• Discharge: coordinate transition from skilled to long term placement or home with care coordinators.
• Long-Term Care: Follow long-term patients every 30 days or as acutely needed.
• Perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures within your level of training and expertise.
• Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests for both regularly scheduled health maintenance and acute clinical issues.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Chronic disease management

Post-acute care

Geriatric care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (CA)

Physician Assistant license (CA)

Active NP furnishing license

CA DEA certificate

Job description

Solomon Medical seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support two skilled nursing facilities in California. The clinician will provide intermittent post-acute and long-term care with on-site supervision from the Medical Director and Medical Coordinator, managing about 17 patients daily.

The role emphasizes autonomy, ongoing learning, and a team-based approach to care. It is a part-time weekend position with on-call responsibilities and a strong commitment to patient outcomes.