NP/PA-Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

NP / PA-Primary Care

Full Time

The Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation, located in New Hyde Park, NY, is seeking a Full Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team of dedicated specialists working in the Medical Department.

In this role working alongside caring, dedicated, and experienced Medical leadership, the Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant will report to the Senior Vice President of Medical Services, or the supervisory Attending Physician, and is responsible for the delivery of compassionate and quality medical care of assigned residents in coordination with other members of the health care team.

About Parker

The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute / short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home.

Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.

Why Work at Parker

Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results

Excellent training and clinical education

Accessible via public transportation

Free parking on site for all staff

On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch

Full Benefits for Full Time and Part Time staff include Health Insurance, 401k, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time

Key Job Responsibilities

Examine residents and deliver quality care in varied settings to include subacute, long term, rehab and outpatient care

Order diagnostic workups and tests and timely completion of medical records and discharge summaries in a timely manner

Assist in resident / patient / family education and re-examine, re-evaluate and modify care plans as necessary, including maintaining proper documentation in resident charts

Prescribe medication as necessary

Review all diagnostic testing results and make recommendations to findings

Ensure Encounter forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner

Educate and supervisor rotating medical and physician assistant students

Participate in on call monthly / weekend medical coverage

Maintain continual medical education credits

Position Qualifications

Two (2) or more years of experience in a sub-acute or long term care facility administering medical care to residents

Graduate of an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program

Clean and active license as an NP or PA New York State, with prescriptive privileges

Proficient in SigmaCare or another EMR (Electronic Medical Record) software

Prior experience with the geriatric population a plus

Fully vaccinated against COVID-19

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