Position Overview:

Rehabilitation Associates is at the forefront of revolutionizing post-acute care in Maine by focusing on an interdisciplinary team approach. This role, crucial within our team, involves managing acute medical issues for short-term rehabilitation patients and chronic conditions for the long-term care population. We offer a supportive work environment designed to promote work-life balance, eliminating traditional burdensome responsibilities. This includes no call duties, a flexible schedule allowing a two to three day workweek, and daytime responsibilities from 8 AM to 5 PM only. Documentation can be occasionally done from home, providing further flexibility.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Conduct Patient Examinations:

Perform thorough examinations, obtain medical histories, and assess the health status of patients.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services:

Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe medications and manage treatment plans.

Consultation and Referrals:

Consult with physicians on complex cases and coordinate appropriate specialty referrals.

Patient and Family Counseling:

Provide guidance on preventive health care and manage patient and family education to enhance understanding of treatment plans.

Triage and Patient Communication:

Handle patient calls, evaluate concerns, and triage effectively to ensure timely medical responses.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain comprehensive medical records and develop status reports to track patient progress.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, treatment modifications, and progress.

Facility Metrics Meetings:

Engage in monthly meetings to discuss key facility metrics, including rehospitalization rates and acute care transfer rates, to improve facility outcomes and patient care.

License/Certification:

Active Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner License (Required)

Work Location:

In person with some remote documentation flexibility

Experience:

Minimum two years of experience as a PA/NP, preferably in an acute, subacute, or rehabilitation setting.

Expectations:

Patient Care Excellence:

Provide exceptional care by integrating advanced clinical skills with a compassionate approach to patient interactions.

Leadership and Team Collaboration:

Demonstrate leadership by guiding and supporting team members and contributing to an environment that fosters professional growth and effective team dynamics.

Outcome-Focused:

Participate in the development and implementation of strategies to meet or exceed facility metrics, focusing on patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Role Impact:

As a Primary Medical APP at Rehabilitation Associates, you will enhance the quality of care provided to our patients while enjoying a balanced professional and personal life. Your expertise and proactive approach to patient management are crucial for setting new standards in post-acute care and leading healthcare innovation. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$135,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person