Nurse Practitioner-Geriatrics-SNF

Millennium Physician Group • Austin, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and clinically astute Nurse Practitioner to join our geriatric clinical team. In this role, you will serve as the primary clinical presence within assigned Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), bridging the gap between acute hospital discharge and long-term recovery. You will manage a diverse patient population ranging from short-term rehabilitation residents to long-term care patients, ensuring high-quality, person-centered medical management.

How will you make an impact & Requirements

Key Responsibilities Clinical Excellence & Rounding Comprehensive Assessments: Conduct regular clinical rounding, performing detailed physical exams and assessments to formulate accurate diagnoses and treatment plans. Complex Geriatric Care: Manage intricate geriatric syndromes, including cognitive impairment, mobility issues, and frailty. Acute & Chronic Management: Oversee the medical needs of patients with multiple chronic comorbidities and those requiring acute post-hospitalization rehabilitation. Medication Management: Review and optimize medication regimens with a specific focus on reducing polypharmacy and ensuring pharmacological safety in the elderly. Collaboration & Communication Physician Partnership: Collaborate closely with the attending physician to co-manage complex cases in both SNF and long-term care settings. Interdisciplinary Leadership: Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings alongside nursing staff, therapists, social workers, and families to create and implement cohesive care plans. Goals of Care: Lead sensitive and critical conversations with residents and their families regarding advance care planning, palliative goals, and quality-of-life transitions. Administrative & On-Call Requirements Complete accurate patient documentation in a timely manner Clinical Integration: Participate in weekly clinical conference calls to discuss patient outcomes and practice standards. Professional Development: Attend in-person practice meetings approximately four (4) times per year. On-Call Coverage: Shared on-call responsibilities totaling approximately 12 shifts per year. Qualifications Licensure: Active, unrestricted APRN license in the state of Texas. Certification: Board certification. Geriatric certification is a plus. Experience: Prior experience in geriatrics, internal medicine, or post-acute care is highly preferred. Skills: Strong clinical intuition, autonomy in decision-making, and exceptional "bedside manner" when handling end-of-life or goals-of-care discussions. Beware of fraudulent job postings: While Mosaic Health job advertisements may be found on many sites, our current openings page and its associated Workday account are the only places we accept applications for open roles. If you suspect a job post is fraudulent, please let us know at [e-mail]. Mosaic Health is a national care delivery platform focused on expanding access to comprehensive primary care for consumers with coverage across Commercial, Individual Exchange, Medicare, and Medicaid health plans. Learn More about Mosaic Health Learn More about Millennium Physician Group Learn More about CareMore Health Learn More about Castlight Health Learn More about Vera Whole Health

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted APRN license in the state of Texas.
• Board certification.
• Strong clinical intuition, autonomy in decision-making, and exceptional "bedside manner" when handling end-of-life or goals-of-care discussions.

Nice To Haves

• Geriatric certification is a plus.
• Prior experience in geriatrics, internal medicine, or post-acute care is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular clinical rounding, performing detailed physical exams and assessments to formulate accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Manage intricate geriatric syndromes, including cognitive impairment, mobility issues, and frailty.
• Oversee the medical needs of patients with multiple chronic comorbidities and those requiring acute post-hospitalization rehabilitation.
• Review and optimize medication regimens with a specific focus on reducing polypharmacy and ensuring pharmacological safety in the elderly.
• Collaborate closely with the attending physician to co-manage complex cases in both SNF and long-term care settings.
• Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings alongside nursing staff, therapists, social workers, and families to create and implement cohesive care plans.
• Lead sensitive and critical conversations with residents and their families regarding advance care planning, palliative goals, and quality-of-life transitions.
• Complete accurate patient documentation in a timely manner
• Participate in weekly clinical conference calls to discuss patient outcomes and practice standards.
• Attend in-person practice meetings approximately four (4) times per year.
• Shared on-call responsibilities totaling approximately 12 shifts per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed