Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Gassville, AR Long Term Care

About the role

The Long Term Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers high-autonomy clinical care within skilled nursing and long-term care facilities in Gassville and Flippin, Arkansas. The role involves working closely with medical directors, nursing teams, and interdisciplinary partners to improve resident stability and reduce avoidable hospitalizations.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and manage acute and chronic conditions common in long-term care populations.
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans in collaboration with facility teams.
• Manage high-risk long-term care needs, including infections, wounds, CHF/COPD, dementia, and polypharmacy risks.
• Serve as a consistent clinical presence supporting workflows, new admissions, and care transitions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, education, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support regulatory readiness, documentation accuracy, and survey/audit preparation.
• Utilize strong independent clinical judgment and escalate care appropriately.

This position requires the provider to spend half of their day at Twin Lakes and the other half at Gassville.

Requirements

• MSN, DNP, MPAS, DMSc, or equivalent advanced degree.
• Active state licensure and board certification (AANP/ANCC/NCCPA).
• DEA and BLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal communication and knowledge of clinical practice standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical experience (preferred).
• Long-term care, skilled nursing facility, or geriatric experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Quarterly incentive potential.
• Eligible to apply for student loan forgiveness.
• 401(k).
• Dental insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.
• Training and development.