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APRN/PA Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Advanced Practitioner
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What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$115,658 / year median in Arkansas
+19% projected growth
Job Description
APRN/PA - Post-Acute and Long-Term Care - Advanced Practitioner LiveWell Homecare Agency Little Rock, AR Job Details Full-time 16 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Electronic health records (EHR) management Telehealth experience Telehealth platforms Advanced practice provider Full Job Description The Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC) Advanced Practitioner (AP) is an APRN or PA working independently to manage patient care in long-term care facilities. They aim to improve care quality and outcomes enhance patient and family experience reduce preventable hospitalizations and costs . Responsibilities include conducting exams, diagnosing, treating illnesses, developing care plans, providing preventive services, and collaborating with facility staff and external providers. They ensure compliance, maintain accurate documentation, participate in quality initiatives, and promote health and safety. The AP must work independently, demonstrate strong clinical judgment, communicate effectively, and be proficient with EHR and telemedicine tools. Qualifications include a relevant degree, at least 2 years of experience (long-term care preferred), and board certification. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and flexible spending accounts. The role requires in-person work at various PALTC facilities statewide.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance