Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Centers Health Care; South Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Director Services PC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary care in a skilled nursing facility located in Hempstead, NY. The position offers an excellent salary commensurate with experience and requires board certification.

The role involves direct patient care, collaboration with medical teams, resident and family education, and adherence to all applicable regulations. Extensive training and hospital/SNF experience are considered assets in this role.

Qualifications

• Board-certified NP/PA with active NY license is preferred.
• Experience in hospital or SNF settings is beneficial.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and evidence-based decision making.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary care provider for long- and short-term residents.
• Collaborates with medical attending/physician and nursing home staff.
• Educates residents and families; formulates care plans aligned with patient needs.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintains professional knowledge through ongoing education and reviews of literature.
• Keeps a clean, safe work environment and adheres to organizational standards.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Teamwork

Bedside Manner

Infection Control

Pain Management

Medication Administration

Communication

Self-Development

Health Promotion

Education

Board Certification

Job description

Medical Director Services PC is looking to hire a Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) to service a skilled nursing facility in Hempstead, NY.

Excellent Salary Will Be Offered, Commensurate With Experience.

Provider Duties

• Serves in the role of primary care provider to long and short term residents. Assessing patient’s health by visiting patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Team based care, collaborating with the medical attending/physician, as well as nursing home staff to provide the highest standard of care attainable.
• Building a relationship with residents and families, educating and formulating a plan of evidence-based care, congruent with the patients’ needs and desires.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Additionally, ensuring standards align with the core values of the organization: being respectful, professional, and cognizant of all cultural, personal and religious beliefs.
• Reviewing and ensuring charting, documenting, and administration of care is up to date and performed in a timely and efficient manner.

Requirements

• Health Promotion and Maintenance, Thoroughness, Clinical Skills, Informing Others, Medical Teamwork, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Administering Medication, Pain Management, Self-Development
• Must be Board Certified

Extensive training will be offered.

We will consider applicants that have Hospital setting experience.

ABOUT US

Medical Director Services was founded in 2016 when SNF’s were shifting a focus on value at the same time treating residents with higher level of acuity. MDS PC puts an emphasis on quality and customer service first. Another crucial focus is treating in place when possible and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations. MDSPC4