Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Job Posting

A leading healthcare provider in the Central New York area is currently seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their team. The successful candidate will support the Independent Practitioner Panel (IPP) in issuing physician orders for individuals eligible for community-based long-term care services.

About the Opportunity

Hybrid or Remote : Local travel required

Shift : Not specified

Schedule : Flexible appointment times

Hours : Minimum 9 hours / week

Setting : Community-based long-term care services

Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) will be responsible for :

Reviewing and recommending consumer assessments

Maintaining knowledge of regulatory changes and clinical quality

Validating assessment outcomes using clinical skills

Collaborating on quality assurance and improvement initiatives

Supporting program goals through education and communication

Participating in internal meetings and performance reviews

Performing other duties as assigned by management

Conducting interview-style assessments (no physical / vitals required)

Qualifications

2+ years as an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)

Master’s Degree from an NP or PA Program

Active New York State License

Active Medicaid Number

BLS Certification

Experience with adult / geriatric populations

Computer literacy and tech navigation

Strong written / oral communication skills

Interpersonal skills and adaptability

Desired Skills

Internal Medicine, Adult Health / Geriatrics, Family Practice, Community Health specialties

Knowledge of long-term care programs (preferred)

Proficiency in languages such as Spanish, Russian, Haitian-Creole, Chinese, Korean, Bengali