Nurse Practitioner - Post-Acute Care

TeamHealth; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

TeamHealth in Spokane, WA is seeking a compassionate nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our post-acute care team. This full-time role (5 days/week) rounds in a long-term acute care facility, offering autonomy, training, and a strong earnings potential with fee-for-service compensation.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, manage complex cases, and participate in a 3-month onboarding program with a field mentor and leadership support.

Qualifications

• NP or PA license (State of WA) and DEA.
• Experience in post-acute, acute care, ED, or clinic settings preferred; new grads welcome.
• Strong clinical foundation and knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a positive outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of medically complex, high-acuity patients.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans for chronic critical illness.
• Manage ventilator-dependent patients, wound care, infectious diseases, and post-ICU recovery needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease processes and goals of care.
• Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

WA NP/PA license

DEA license

Job description

Let us show you how you can have a successful career with the work/life balance to enjoy all the area has to offer. TeamHealth is seeking a compassionate and quality-driven nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our post-acute care team in Spokane, Washington. This is a full-time opportunity (5 days/week) rounding in a long-term acute care facility (LTAC), with excellent support and training, autonomy, and earning potential. Compensation is fee for service with an estimated compensation range of $138,000 to $164,000 annually and no cap on productivity income potential. In this role, you'll provide high-quality care to a diverse patient population, collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team, and build meaningful relationships with patients and their families. You will have an opportunity to deliver exceptional care during life's pivotal moments. Our comprehensive clinical and operational leadership team will support your transition into our medical practice with a comprehensive 3-month onboarding program along with a dedicated clinical field mentor and support from industry leading clinical experts in post-acute medicine. Growth and leadership opportunities within this market are available as well. Modules in our Medical Director Leadership Academy (MDLA) will position you for success in quality improvement initiatives, and collaboration with the facility leadership as a valued partner of the team. This educational program is best-in-class and not provided by any other organizations practicing post-acute medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of medically complex, high-acuity patients
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans for patients with chronic critical illness and prolonged recovery
• Manage advanced medical conditions including ventilator-dependent patients, wound care, infectious diseases, and post-ICU recovery needs
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals in a team approach
• Educate patients and families regarding disease processes, treatment plans, goals of care, and long-term recovery expectations
• Maintain accurate, timely medical records in compliance with regulations

Qualifications

• NP or PA license (State of WA) and DEA
• Experience in post-acute, acute, ED, or clinic settings preferred, but not required; new grads welcome to apply
• Strong clinical foundation and knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a positive outlook

Why Join TeamHealth?

• Dedicated night call coverage for work-life balance
• Supportive clinical leadership and multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in post-acute patient care
• Strong earning potential with professional growth opportunities
• Come join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence while supporting your professional development and personal growth.

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