Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Infectious Disease

Mabsrx; Northern, New York (KY, NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Clinical autonomy

Strong support from physicians

OD/clinical workflows training

Job summary

Elaya Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver on-site infectious disease care in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. You will evaluate and manage a broad range of infections, working with facility nursing teams, primary care providers, wound care teams and administration.

The role offers clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, robust physician oversight, and opportunities to contribute to growing infectious disease services within the Elaya Health

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the US with possible licensure in applicable states.
• Infectious disease experience preferred but not required for right candidate.
• Experience in internal medicine, hospital medicine, geriatrics or wound care valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site infectious disease consultations and follow-ups.
• Evaluate and manage infections in skilled nursing populations.
• Review cultures, labs, imaging, and antimicrobial therapy.
• Manage and monitor patients receiving antibiotic treatment.
• Provide antibiotic selection, duration and follow-up recommendations.
• Collaborate with nursing, PCPs, wound care and facility leadership.
• Help reduce unnecessary hospital transfers through timely evaluations.
• Document in facility EMRs with training provided.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Now Hiring: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Infectious Disease

Salary: $150,000–$220,000 annually

Elaya Health is a rapidly growing specialty medical group providing on-site care to patients in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. As we expand our Infectious Disease division, we are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a provider interested in infectious disease and looking for clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, strong physician and administrative support, and the opportunity to help build a growing specialty program.

About the Role

Our providers deliver on-site infectious disease care to residents of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.

You will evaluate and manage a wide range of infectious conditions while working closely with facility nursing teams, primary care providers, wound care teams, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site infectious disease consultations and follow-up visits
• Evaluate and manage common and complex infections in the skilled nursing population
• Review cultures, laboratory results, imaging, and antimicrobial therapy
• Manage and monitor patients receiving antibiotic treatment
• Provide recommendations regarding antibiotic selection, duration, and appropriate follow-up
• Evaluate recurrent or difficult-to-treat infections
• Collaborate closely with nursing staff, primary care providers, wound care teams, and facility leadership
• Help reduce unnecessary hospital transfers through timely specialty evaluation and proactive management
• Document in facility EMRs, with training and administrative support provided

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation of $150,000–$220,000 annually
• Flexible scheduling
• Strong clinical and administrative support
• Physician oversight and clinical guidance
• Training and ongoing support in our clinical protocols and workflows
• Significant clinical autonomy
• No traditional office-based patient panel
• Opportunity to play an important role in the growth of Elaya Health's Infectious Disease division
• Opportunities for advancement as Elaya Health continues to expand

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York and/or New Jersey, or willingness to obtain licensure
• Infectious disease experience preferred but not required for the right candidate
• Experience in internal medicine, hospital medicine, geriatrics, wound care, or skilled nursing is highly valued
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Comfortable reviewing cultures, laboratory results, and antimicrobial treatment plans
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with physicians and facility clinical teams
• Patient-centered and committed to providing high-quality care to the long-term care population