Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

About Us

Medical Director Services was founded in 2016 when SNF’s were shifting a focus on value at the same time treating residents with a higher level of acuity. MDS PC puts an emphasis on quality and customer service first. Another crucial focus is treating in place when possible and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.

About the Role

We are looking to hire a Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) to service a skilled nursing facility in Far Rockaway, NY. New graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Serve in the role of primary care provider to long and short-term residents.
• Assess patient’s health by visiting patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Provide team-based care, collaborating with the medical attending/physician, as well as nursing home staff to provide the highest standard of care attainable.
• Build relationships with residents and families, educating and formulating a plan of evidence-based care, congruent with the patients’ needs and desires.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, ensuring standards align with the core values of the organization: being respectful, professional, and cognizant of all cultural, personal, and religious beliefs.
• Review and ensure charting, documenting, and administration of care is up-to-date and performed in a timely and efficient manner.

Requirements

• Must be Board Certified.
• Experience in health promotion and maintenance, thoroughness, clinical skills, informing others, medical teamwork, bedside manner, infection control, administering medication, pain management, and self-development.
• Hospital setting experience is preferred but not required.

Extensive training will be offered.

Benefits

• Generous sign-on bonus.
• Excellent salary, commensurate with experience.