Overview
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) or Physiatry is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments and disabilities, with a focus typically on the neuromusculoskeletal system. NP/PA PM&R Clinician with Comprehensive Rehab Consultants (CRC) will work closely with the post-acute therapy team to optimize rehabilitative outcomes and promote patient independence at a designated skilled nursing facility (SNF) or post-acute rehab center.
Position Information
Capitola, CA. 40 hour, full-time W-2 role.
Benefits
- Great health insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental; Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Critical Illness.
- Generous PTO package.
- Flexible hours, typically 9 AM – 4 PM.
- Highly competitive salary with generous bonus.
- $1,000 continuous education reimbursement and training.
- Full-time virtual scribe for assistance with documentation (value $1,368/month).
- Opportunity to earn a minimum of 33 CEUs at no cost.
- Access to CRC's Physiatry certification; CEU credits.
- 401(k) plan with 2-3% annual contribution.
- 100% malpractice insurance coverage.
- Laptop provided.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)/Physiatry services as a rehab consultant.
- Represent CRC in the facility through strong clinical leadership and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Collaborate with PCP teams to manage conditions common in SNFs such as CVA, progressive neurological conditions, and postoperative orthopedic surgeries.
- Work with PT, OT, and SLP teams to improve patient function and quality of life.
- Follow therapy patients to track progress in therapy.
- Assess and collaborate on management of barriers to therapy including joint or neuropathic pain, spasticity, neurogenic bowel, neurogenic bladder, and more.
- Attend multidisciplinary meetings, bridging therapy and internal medicine.
- Participate in culture building opportunities and ongoing education, including monthly didactic lectures, virtual meetings with the regional team, and annual regional dinners.
Ideal Candidate
- Passion for post-acute healthcare and serving the geriatric population.
- Experience in SNF or post-acute setting (preferred).
- Confidence to function autonomously.
- Desire for continuous improvement and embrace change and growth.
- Strong interpersonal skills, understanding needs of facility partners and patients.
- Empathy and compassion.
- Commitment to invest in company culture.
Qualifications
- Nurse Practitioner / APRN / Physician Assistant.
- California License.
- Ability to work in the U.S.
- Experience in post-acute space preferred.
- Great attitude and desire to deliver best patient care.
- 40 hours per week.
Schedule
- 8‑hour shift with flexibility, typically 9 AM – 4 PM.
- 5‑day work week, flexible days between Monday – Friday; specific days can be selected during onboarding.
Compensation
- Starting salary $150,000.00 per year.
- Bonus pay.
Relocation
Capitola, CA: Must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
Licensing / Certification
Nurse Practitioner / APRN / PA license in California.
Work Location
Capitola, CA.