Physiatry Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our structured Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physiatry Program, working directly alongside a board-certified physiatrist. This role focuses on accelerating functional recovery, reducing avoidable hospitalizations, optimizing therapy alignment, improving pain control, and supporting safe, timely discharge.

About the Role

You will participate in structured daily rounding within designated SNFs, following standardized clinical pathways and quality protocols developed by our physiatry team. This is a collaborative role, working hand-in-hand with our interdisciplinary team and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation services for post-acute and long-term care residents, including:
  • Stroke recovery
  • Debility and deconditioning
  • Fractures and orthopedic recovery
  • Joint replacements
  • Spinal disorders
  • Chronic musculoskeletal pain
  • Neurologic conditions impacting mobility
• Restore function, improve mobility, reduce pain, coordinate care, streamline transitions of care, and enhance quality of life.
• Influence therapy intensity decisions, pain control strategies, mobility outcomes, and avoidable hospitalization rates.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Structured Program Model: Part of a defined physiatry-led SNF quality program with standardized visit cadence, outcome tracking, therapy alignment, interdisciplinary team engagement, and discharge planning support.
• Direct Physician Mentorship: Work closely with an experienced physiatrist who provides oversight, education, and case-based teaching.
• Formal Education & Didactics: Participate in structured educational sessions, including case conferences, clinical topic reviews (e.g., spasticity management, complex pain strategies, frailty syndromes, rehabilitation optimization), grand rounds, and interdisciplinary learning discussions.
• High-Impact Clinical Medicine: Make a tangible difference in patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and continuity of care.

Requirements

• Active Illinois NP or PA license
• National certification (FNP-C, AGNP, ACNP, or PA-C)
• 1–3+ years experience in physiatry, geriatrics, post-acute, or rehabilitation preferred
• Skilled Nursing Facility experience strongly preferred
• Strong functional and musculoskeletal assessment skills
• Ability to work independently within a structured, team-based model

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Malpractice coverage
• Apple iPad provided
• $2,000 sign-on bonus
• $2,000 CME allowance

Pay

Salary: $120,000 with performance bonus based on productivity and quality metrics.

Why You Should Join Us

• Purpose-Driven Work: Play a vital role in caring for medically complex older adults during vulnerable health transitions, directly impacting patient outcomes and quality of life.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with facility staff, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, compassionate, and coordinated care.
• Clinical Excellence and Innovation: Prioritize evidence-based practices and continuity of care in a model that allows meaningful medicine.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of geriatric care in the community.
• Culture of Compassion: Part of a team that values dignity, empathy, and respect for both patients and providers.