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Part-Time Post-Acute NP or Physician Assistant - 1-3 Days/Wk, Scheduling Flexibility, Zero Call
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$117,988 / year median in Georgia
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Round proactively:
meet every new admission, set expectations for the stay, and check in with patients and families before they have to ask. Manage acute and chronic conditions on-site, avoiding unnecessary transfers and hospitalizations whenever it is safe and appropriate to do so. Coordinate with facility leadership, therapy teams, specialists, and families to develop and update individualized care plans. Support transitions of care, including post-hospital evaluations, medication reconciliation, and patient/family education through discharge home. Partner with the interdisciplinary team - nursing, therapy, social work, and concierge/hospitality staff - to deliver a seamless, high-touch patient experience. Communicate promptly and professionally with referring surgeons, hospitalists, and primary care physicians who entrust their patients to the building. Maintain thorough, timely, and compliant documentation of patient encounters and care plans. Participate in quality initiatives, patient satisfaction efforts, and process improvements that enhance outcomes and the guest experience. Skills & Abilities Exceptional customer service orientation - you naturally treat patients and their families as guests as well as patients, and you see service recovery as part of the job. Strong clinical knowledge of adult and geriatric medicine, with expertise in post-surgical, post-acute, and chronic disease management. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the poise to manage high expectations from discerning patients, families, and referring physicians. Ability to manage a patient panel efficiently while maintaining a high standard of care and an unhurried bedside manner. Comfort being the face of the medical team in a building where hospitality standards are as visible as clinical ones. Strong organizational and documentation skills. Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based practice. Qualifications Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Georgia.For NPs:
certification in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or Family Practice required.For PAs:
current NCCPA certification required. Must have an unrestricted DEA license Minimum 1-2 years of NP or PA experience preferred; experience in subacute rehab, post-acute, SNF, or geriatrics strongly preferred. Ability to work independently in a facility setting with physician support. Familiarity with EHR systems and clinical documentation best practices. Experience in a hospital medicine or high acuity long-term setting preferred Benefits Package Four-day work week - 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., weekdays only No nights, no weekends, and no call coverage 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays Healthcare reimbursement account to cover medical, vision, and dental insurance if working at least 2 days per week Paid malpractice insurance ($1/$3M), including tail coverage $1,000 CME reimbursement if working at least 2 days per week 401(k) Plan after first year of employment if working at least 2 days per week Family-friendly work environment Why Fortis Care At Fortis Care, we believe every patient deserves attentive, high-quality care delivered where they are. Our physician-led team partners with nursing facilities to provide expert, consistent, and compassionate medical services right at the bedside. We take a holistic approach to health, combining expert clinical care with chronic care coordination to ensure patients' needs are met across the continuum of care. By focusing on quality, efficiency, and teamwork, we improve outcomes and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations while treating every patient with dignity and respect. This role sits inside one of the most highly regarded upscale rehabilitation buildings in Northeast Atlanta - a setting where private suites, chef-prepared meals, and concierge service are the standard, and where clinical excellence and hospitality are held to the same bar. It is a rare chance to practice unhurried, relationship-driven medicine in an environment built for it. As part of Fortis Care, you'll join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values independence, ownership, and doing the right thing for patients and partners. We invest in our clinicians, celebrate hard work, and provide opportunities to grow alongside a company that is redefining post-acute care.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance