Position: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Location: Mesa / Gilbert / Chandler, AZ
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (Post-Acute Care)
Schedule: Part-Time (Saturday & Sunday 0800-1700)
Travel: No
Compensation: $65 - $70 / hr
Status: Contractor / 1099

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team in a skilled nursing facility. In this role, you’ll work closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to patients in a post-acute setting. If you have strong clinical skills, a patient-centered approach, and a passion for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients in a skilled nursing facility.
• Diagnose and manage common acute and chronic medical conditions in post-acute and long-term care patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including lab work, imaging, and EKGs.
• Prescribe medications, monitor treatment plans, and adjust therapy as needed.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventive care strategies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, and nursing staff, to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Perform minor procedures as needed within the scope of practice.
• Document all patient interactions, assessments, and treatment plans in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Refer patients to appropriate specialists and coordinate follow-up care as necessary.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, facility policies, and best practices in post-acute care.

Requirements:

• Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) License in Arizona.
• Completion of an accredited NP or PA program in the U.S. (excludes Puerto Rico).
• 1-2 years of experience in a post-acute care or skilled nursing facility setting preferred.

This role is ideal for a dedicated and compassionate NP or PA seeking to provide high-quality care in a skilled nursing setting while enjoying the flexibility of a part-time contractor role.

Requirements

• Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) License in Arizona.
• Completion of an accredited NP or PA program in the U.S. (excludes Puerto Rico).
• 1-2 years of experience in a post-acute care or skilled nursing facility setting preferred.

Benefits

Compensation: $65 - $70 / hr
Status: Contractor / 1099