Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Skilled Nursing & Post-Acute Care

Location: Durham, NC

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM (flexible start times, no nights, weekends, or on-call)

Job Type: Full-time

Overview

A valued client of The Judge Group is transforming healthcare delivery in skilled nursing and post-acute settings. By combining clinical excellence with innovative technology, they provide comprehensive multispecialty physician and advanced practice provider services - supported by Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) to ensure patients receive continuous, high-quality care.

This is an opportunity to join a team that believes exceptional patient outcomes begin with empowered clinicians. You'll enjoy flexible scheduling, a collaborative environment, and a healthy work-life balance while making a meaningful impact on patients and families.

Job Highlights

• Balanced Workdays: Manageable 6-hour shifts focused on quality care without burnout.
• True Flexibility: No overnights, weekends, or on-call requirements.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside physicians and APPs who share a patient-first philosophy.
• Streamlined Documentation: Conversational charting and Dragon dictation simplify workflow.
• Meaningful Impact: Build lasting relationships with patients, families, and facility staff.
• Time for You: Paid time off and no holiday work support a balanced lifestyle.
• Professional Growth: CME and conference allowances provided.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Malpractice (with tail), licensure reimbursement, and UpToDate access included.
• Full Benefits Package: 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision insurance, disability coverage, and employer-paid life insurance.
• Travel Reimbursement: Mileage and fuel covered for work-related travel.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide and oversee daily clinical care of residents in assigned skilled nursing facilities.
• Conduct comprehensive histories and physicals, diagnose, and develop treatment plans (including diagnostics, prescriptions, and monitoring).
• Offer patient counseling and education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered primary care in the SNF environment.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation of all encounters.
• Be available for phone or secure messaging consultations with nursing staff as needed.
• Use facility EHR systems such as PointClickCare, MatrixCare, and American HealthTech (training provided).
• Collaborate with supervising physicians when applicable, following established clinical protocols.
• Participate in chart reviews and quality audits to support ongoing clinical improvement.
• Maintain reliable transportation and punctual attendance for all scheduled shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be Medicaid-enrolled in the state of employment.
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in good standing.
• Strong clinical skills in primary care, post-acute, or skilled nursing settings.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and market.
• Paid Time Off and 401(k) with employer match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• CME and conference allowances.
• Malpractice coverage with tail.
• Mileage and fuel reimbursement.