Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Skilled Nursing & Post-Acute Care

Location: Durham, NC

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM (flexible start times, no nights, weekends, or on-call) 

Job Type: Full-time

Overview

A valued client of The Judge Group is transforming healthcare delivery in skilled nursing and post-acute settings. By combining clinical excellence with innovative technology, they provide comprehensive multispecialty physician and advanced practice provider services — supported by Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) to ensure patients receive continuous, high-quality care.

This is an opportunity to join a team that believes exceptional patient outcomes begin with empowered clinicians. You’ll enjoy flexible scheduling, a collaborative environment, and a healthy work-life balance while making a meaningful impact on patients and families.

Job Highlights

• Balanced Workdays: Manageable 6-hour shifts focused on quality care without burnout.
• True Flexibility: No overnights, weekends, or on-call requirements.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside physicians and APPs who share a patient-first philosophy.
• Streamlined Documentation: Conversational charting and Dragon dictation simplify workflow.
• Meaningful Impact: Build lasting relationships with patients, families, and facility staff.
• Time for You: Paid time off and no holiday work support a balanced lifestyle.
• Professional Growth: CME and conference allowances provided.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Malpractice (with tail), licensure reimbursement, and UpToDate access included.
• Full Benefits Package: 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision insurance, disability coverage, and employer-paid life insurance.
• Travel Reimbursement: Mileage and fuel covered for work-related travel.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide and oversee daily clinical care of residents in assigned skilled nursing facilities.
• Conduct comprehensive histories and physicals, diagnose, and develop treatment plans (including diagnostics, prescriptions, and monitoring).
• Offer patient counseling and education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered primary care in the SNF environment.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation of all encounters.
• Be available for phone or secure messaging consultations with nursing staff as needed.
• Use facility EHR systems such as PointClickCare, MatrixCare, and American HealthTech (training provided).
• Collaborate with supervising physicians when applicable, following established clinical protocols.
• Participate in chart reviews and quality audits to support ongoing clinical improvement.
• Maintain reliable transportation and punctual attendance for all scheduled shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be Medicaid-enrolled in the state of employment.
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in good standing.
• Strong clinical skills in primary care, post-acute, or skilled nursing settings.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and market.
• Paid Time Off and 401(k) with employer match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• CME and conference allowances.
• Malpractice coverage with tail.
• Mileage and fuel reimbursement.

By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.