Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)
Centers Health Care · Buffalo, NY · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to serve as the primary care provider to long- and short-term residents in a skilled nursing facility in Buffalo, NY.
- Assess patient health through visits, physical examinations, and medical histories.
- Collaborate with the medical attending/physician and nursing home staff in a team-based care model to deliver the highest standard of care.
- Build relationships with residents and families, educating and formulating evidence-based care plans aligned with patients’ needs and desires.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
- Maintain professional knowledge through educational workshops, publications, and professional networks.
- Uphold a safe and clean working environment, respecting cultural, personal, and religious beliefs.
- Review and ensure timely, accurate charting, documentation, and administration of care.
Requirements
- Board Certified as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Experience in health promotion, clinical skills, infection control, medication administration, pain management, and self-development.
- Strong bedside manner, teamwork, thoroughness, and ability to inform others.
- Hospital setting experience is preferred but not required; new graduates are welcome.
Extensive training will be provided.
Benefits
- Generous sign-on bonus.
- Excellent salary commensurate with experience.
About Us
Medical Director Services was founded in 2016 to address the shift toward value-based care in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) while managing residents with higher acuity levels. We prioritize quality, customer service, and treating residents in place to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations.
Location: Buffalo, NY