Traveling NP/PA for Geriatric Care in SNFs

Sunterra Springs - Independence; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunterra Springs - Independence is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide compassionate, high-quality medical care in skilled nursing facilities across Independence, MO. The role involves evaluating and treating residents, managing medications, and coordinating with care teams and families.

You’ll travel between facilities, maintain on-call duties, and ensure accurate documentation and reporting in an interdisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently while knowing when to collaborate.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review daily schedules across facilities and prioritize resident visits based on urgency and needs.
• Collaborate with Nursing Directors, Medical Directors, and facility teams on changes in condition and needs.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and follow up with residents within your scope of practice.
• Prescribe and manage medications, order labs, and coordinate referrals as appropriate.
• Communicate significant findings and follow-up needs with staff, physicians, residents, and families.
• Complete timely documentation, sign charts, and submit charges within required timeframes.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Organization/time management

Independent with collaboration

Education

NP/PA program

Job description

Sunterra Springs - Independence is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide compassionate, high-quality medical care in skilled nursing facilities across Independence, MO. The role involves evaluating and treating residents, managing medications, and coordinating with care teams and families.

You’ll travel between facilities, maintain on-call duties, and ensure accurate documentation and reporting in an interdisciplinary setting.