Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Total Extended Care Services; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Total Extended Care Services seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensed in Tennessee to join a PM&R physician in sub-acute rehab facilities. This part-time, in-person role supports rehabilitation, patient function, and high-quality care within skilled nursing settings.

You will enjoy a flexible schedule with no on-call after hours, the ability to document from home, and a stable, team-oriented environment dedicated to improving outcomes for seniors in sub-acute communities.

Qualifications

• TN license active in Tennessee.
• APN/PA credential with rehabilitation focus.
• Experience in geriatric rehab or skilled nursing settings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PM&R physician to manage patients in sub-acute rehab and SNFs.
• Provide on-site pain management and rehab-focused care to improve function and comfort.
• Coordinate with therapy teams to align medical and rehab plans of care.
• Communicate with primary care, therapists, social workers, nurses, families.
• Complete timely charting and documentation, with option to document from home.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Documentation

Pain management

Geriatrics

Rehabilitation

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant credential (TN licensed)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Company Overview

Total Extended Care Services is a growing Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) group dedicated to improving function, comfort, and quality of life for patients in sub-acute rehab and senior living communities.

Our interdisciplinary team includes Board-Certified PM&R physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who work closely with facility staff, therapists, and families to provide coordinated, outcome-focused care.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensed in Tennessee to partner with our PM&R physician in skilled nursing facilities. This part-time, in-person role is ideal for an advanced practice provider who is passionate about rehabilitation, enjoys building relationships with patients and staff, and values a stable, team-oriented environment.

You will have a flexible schedule with no on-call responsibilities, the ability to complete documentation from home, and the chance to make a measurable difference in patient function, satisfaction, and rehospitalization rates.

What You'll Do

• Partner with a Board-Certified PM&R physician to manage patients in sub-acute rehab and skilled nursing facilities.
• Provide on-site pain management and rehabilitation-focused care to improve patient functionality and comfort.
• Collaborate with facility therapy departments to align medical and rehab plans of care.
• Coordinate care and communicate regularly with primary care providers, therapists, social workers, nurses, and families to ensure cohesive treatment plans.
• Complete timely, accurate charting and documentation, with flexibility to perform documentation tasks from home.

What Success Looks Like

• Within the first 6–12 months, you are a trusted clinical partner to facility staff, reliably managing a panel of rehab patients with minimal supervision.
• Patient functionality and satisfaction scores improve through consistent, thoughtful pain management and rehab-focused interventions.
• Readmission rates related to pain and functional decline are reduced through proactive, on-site care and early intervention.
• Communication with families and interdisciplinary teams is timely and clear, resulting in coordinated care plans and smooth transitions.

What We're Looking For

• Licensed and certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with active Tennessee licensure.
• Strong interest in Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, or geriatric care within skilled nursing or sub-acute rehab settings.
• Detail-oriented, outcome-focused clinician who values teamwork, stability, and people-centered care.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to work in-person at skilled nursing facilities while managing documentation efficiently.

Compensation and Benefits

• Part-time position with a flexible schedule.
• No evenings or weekend on-call responsibilities.
• Ability to complete charting and documentation from home.
• In-person work in skilled nursing facilities.