Job Description

Medical Director Services PC is looking to hire a Physiatry Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) to service a skilled nursing facility in Canton, GA.

New Grads Welcome!!

Excellent salary will be offered, commensurate with experience.

Provider Duties:

• Serve as the primary care provider specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation for long and short-term residents, focusing on musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including physical exams, to evaluate patients' functional status, mobility, pain levels, and rehabilitation needs.
• Collaborate closely with the medical attending/physiatrist, nursing home staff, physical therapists, and other healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized rehabilitation plans.
• Build strong relationships with residents and their families, educating them about rehabilitation options, pain management strategies, and functional recovery goals.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans that align with patients’ needs, desires, and quality of life considerations, with an emphasis on rehabilitation and functional improvement.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements while staying informed about new legislation affecting the practice of physiatry.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
• Create a safe and clean working environment, adhering to all procedures, rules, and regulations while maintaining a respectful, professional, and culturally sensitive approach to patient care.
• Ensure timely and efficient documentation, charting, and administration of care in accordance with the highest standards of practice.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant program, with a focus in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (preferred).
• Current NP/PA license in Georgia.
• Board Certification (or eligibility) in Physiatry, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, or a related field.
• Strong clinical skills, especially in assessing, diagnosing, and treating musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
• Expertise in pain management, rehabilitation, and functional improvement for patients in skilled nursing facilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent bedside manner, communication, and patient education skills.

Extensive training will be offered

We will consider applicants that have Hospital setting experience

Location:
Canton, GA

About Us:
Medical Director Services was founded in 2016 when SNFs (Skilled Nursing Facilities) began focusing on value-based care while treating residents with higher acuity. We emphasize quality, customer service, and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations by providing comprehensive in-place care whenever possible. At MDS PC, we value collaboration and delivering the highest standard of care.

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