Independent Physiatry NP/PA — Own Your Post-Acute Panel

Fortis-Care; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Care is seeking a Physiatry Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to round at our partner skilled nursing facility in Savannah, GA. You’ll assess barriers to therapy, perform peripheral joint injections and spasticity management, and coordinate with PT/OT and nursing to create durable functional gains.

You will own a panel, work independently within physician oversight, and be compensated on RVU production with no cap.

Qualifications

• Current NP or PA license in Georgia.
• For NPs: certification in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or Family Practice; For PAs: NCCPA certification.
• Unrestricted DEA license or willingness to obtain (reimbursed).
• Minimum 1–2 years NP or PA experience preferred; subacute rehab/geriatrics experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a facility setting with physician support.
• Familiarity with EHR systems and clinical documentation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents flagged by therapy or nursing as unable to progress — focused functional, musculoskeletal, and neuromuscular exam to identify barriers.
• Treat it directly: injections (peripheral joints), spasticity management, trigger point/dry needling, and targeted medication management.
• Build the plan with PT/OT, nursing, and attending team — including DME, bracing, and adaptive equipment.
• Follow through: recheck, adjust, document, and escalate or refer outside physiatry's lane.
• Teach: be the facility's go-to resource on therapy readiness, mobility, fall prevention, and pain management.

Skills

Independent practice

EHR systems

Team communication

Education

GA NP/PA license

DEA license

NCCPA certification

Job description

Fortis Care is seeking a Physiatry Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to round at our partner skilled nursing facility in Savannah, GA. You’ll assess barriers to therapy, perform peripheral joint injections and spasticity management, and coordinate with PT/OT and nursing to create durable functional gains.

You will own a panel, work independently within physician oversight, and be compensated on RVU production with no cap.