Infectious Disease Physician Assistant (or Nurse Practitioner)

Quick Facts

• Role: Infectious Disease Physician Assistant (or Nurse Practitioner)
• Setting: Post-acute care (skilled nursing facilities)
• Schedule: Full-time, 5 days per week
• Contract model: 1099
• Compensation: Up to $180K annually

Description

Provide comprehensive infectious disease care to patients in post-acute care settings while collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care teams. Conduct assessments focused on infection-related conditions, diagnose and manage acute and chronic infections (including respiratory, urinary, skin/soft tissue, and bloodstream infections), and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. Prescribe and manage antimicrobial therapy in line with state regulations and antimicrobial stewardship principles, and maintain accurate EMR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide infectious-disease–focused patient care in post-acute care settings
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments with emphasis on infection-related conditions
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic infectious diseases (respiratory, urinary, skin/soft tissue, bloodstream)
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with evidence-based infectious disease guidelines
• Prescribe and manage antimicrobial therapy according to state regulations and stewardship principles
• Support infection prevention and control initiatives within the facility
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
• Support initiatives to reduce hospitalizations and Return-to-Hospital (RTH) events

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted state Nurse Practitioner license or Active PA license
• NCCPA certification required
• Master’s Degree in Nursing (NP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program OR Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• CPR and BCLS/BLS certification
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently in the clinical environment
• Previous Infectious Disease experience preferred
• Preferred experience in post-acute care setting

Benefits

• Census planning support to optimize daily workload and help maintain consistent patient volume
• AI-assisted documentation through MoxieLink to improve efficiency and documentation accuracy
• Paid onboarding, training, and orientation period
• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage
• Ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment focused on high-quality patient care