Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Total Extended Care Services; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Total Extended Care Services in Tennessee seeks a Part-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to partner with a PM&R physician in skilled nursing facilities. The role is in-person, with no on-call, flexible scheduling and option to complete documentation from home.

You will focus on rehabilitation, improve patient function, collaborate with therapy teams, and maintain clear communication with families and primary providers.

Qualifications

• Licensed and certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with active Tennessee licensure.
• Strong interest in Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, or geriatric care.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Partner with a Board-Certified PM& RM 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.

Skills

Geriatric care

PM&R interest

Teamwork

Job description

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.

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.