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NP - Acute Care Job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nurse Practitioner in Philadelphia, PA

Company:TeamHealth

Professions/Specialties:NP - Acute Care,General Nurse Practitioner

Location:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Are you looking to take back control of your work/life balance with a job that allows you to set your own schedule and work autonomously? Are you passionate about patient care? TeamHealth has the perfect opportunity for you. When you join TeamHealth, you will enjoy the ability to set up your own daily schedule, autonomy over your practice, an uncapped earning potential, and the opportunity to build a position that matches your ideal lifestyle and career goals.  

TeamHealth is looking for a nurse practitioner (NP) to work full-time (3.5-5 days per week) doing primary care rounding in three skilled nursing facilities in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area. 

Key Responsibilities:  
  • Perform primary care in a post-acute setting for short term and long-term patients
  • Manage chronic disease, diagnose illnesses and medical conditions, and implement plan of care
  • Order and interpret lab results
  • Prescribe and monitor medications
  • Consult with physicians and coordinate patient care with other healthcare practitioners
  • Educate patients and their caregivers on coping skills to handle chronic and age-related conditions
  • Build relationships with your patients, patients' family members, and facility staff to facilitate effective treatment delivery
  • Promote healthy lifestyle changes
Desired Attributes:
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with the healthcare team
  • Strong work ethic
  • Adaptability and flexibility to address the fluctuations that occur during the aging process and with chronic illness 
  • Empathy, compassion and ability to connect and engage with your senior patients or residents
Requirements:
  • A minimum of 1 year experience as a nurse practitioner in a primary care setting required
  • Post-acute care experience a plus, but not required
  • Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania NP license required
  • Active and unrestricted DEA with prescriptive authority required
Estimated Compensation Range: 
Expected compensation is estimated salary range of $117,000 to $137,000 with no cap on productivity income potential.

If you are ready to take back control of your work/life balance, are passionate about patient care, apply today to be considered for this fantastic role!

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- Flexible weekday schedule 
- Excellent comprehensive benefits package
- Uncapped earning potential
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Leadership and growth opportunities to further your career
- Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through TeamHealth Institute
- Stability of a respected industry leader
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness and referral program

Community Information - Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia in Brief
Philadelphia is a commercial, educational and cultural center that was a centerpiece of early American history. Its signature brand, Life • Liberty • And You™, features the iconic Liberty Bell. The fifth largest urban area in the U.S., "Philly" is just 46 miles southwest of New York City. 

The Philadelphia File

  1. Education. The School District of Philadelphia is the eighth largest in the U.S. and the city is home to more than 80 colleges, universities, trade, and specialty schools.
  2. Real Estate. Philadelphia real estate offers everything from sleek city condos and hip neighborhood townhomes to older homes with historic charm.
  3. Family. The combination of history and progress make Philadelphia an excellent place to raise a family; 25% of the city’s population is under 18.
  4. Culture. Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy oversees its many dance, film, museum, gallery, music, theater and historic attractions.
  5. Recreation. Philadelphia is home to the world’s largest landscaped urban park, Fairmont Park, as well as many other neighborhood and regional parks.
  6. Weather. The Philadelphia climate is truly four seasons, with warm summers, mild spring and fall, and cold winters. 

Philadelphia Fun Fact
Philadelphia is Greek for brotherly love (from philos, "love" or "friendship," and adelphos, "brother.")

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About TeamHealth Philadelphia Area Post-Acute Care Facilities

TeamHealth has been in operation for over 40 years and as the leading provider of facilities-based medicine, TeamHealth's post-acute care program is the largest network of post-acute care clinicians. Our team is comprised of more than 1,500 primary care and behavioral health clinicians in more than 31 states. Our post-acute program is built around a team that coordinates care across skilled nursing, long-term care, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and rehabilitation facilities. We deliver care to post-acute patients at over 2,000 post-acute facilities. Our post-acute clinicians help us prevent avoidable readmissions, improve alignment between post-acute and acute facilities, and promote successful care transitions to deliver a higher standard of patient care. Our post-acute care clinicians receive best-in-class orientation and training, a dedicated EHR system and access to ongoing clinical education. TeamHealth has the resources to support you growing a strong practice and provide you with an excellent work/life balance. We are offering an exciting opportunity to be a part of one of the fastest growing fields in healthcare today.

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