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Locum - Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine - Philadelphia , PA ($85-$95 per Hour)
Updated 6/18/25
$85.00
– $95.00
hourly
19139, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Geriatrics
Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
5 years
Job description
Job description
- Geriatric Medicine
- Location – Philadelphia, PA 19139
- Nurse Practitioner
- Duration of assignment: Three (3) months to start
- Geriatric experience
- EMR system: Epic
- $85-$95 Per Hour
Job Responsibilities
- Performs assessments in collaboration with the physician and as needed.
- Develops and implements appropriate plans of care to PO participants.
- Evaluates participant physical complaints and provides appropriate treatment.
- Provides participants and caregiver teaching and education.
- Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
- Provides daily oversight of PACE Organizations Clinic.
- Perform rounds in the POs contracted nursing homes.
- Regularly informs the IDT of the medical condition of each participant, remaining alert to pertinent input from other team members, participant’s caregivers, as well as documenting changes in a participant’s medical record consistent with documentation policies.
Qualifications
- Active PA license - REQUIRED
- Can only accept NPs, will not accept PAs
- 5-7 years of NP experience required preferably in long-term care and a minimum of one (1) year working with the frail or elderly population required (no new grads) - REQUIRED
REQUIRED
- BLS - REQUIRED
- CDS Certification - REQUIRED
- DEA Registration - REQUIRED
- Clean/Clear malpractice - HIGHLY PREFERRED
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority - REQUIRED
Working Hours
Skills
- Possess interpersonal skills to drive collaboration, commitment and productivity when working with cross-functional teams, customers and end users. Must be comfortable functioning in a virtual, collaborative shared leadership environment.
- Demonstrates superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills appropriate for audience comprehension. Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral, that may be used either in an on-site or virtual environment is required. Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
- Comprehensive to expert proficiency with Microsoft product suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.); basic knowledge and experience with electronic mail and calendaring system. Knowledge of systems necessary, experience preferred. Ability to type with speed and accuracy. Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Possesses a high degree of personal accountability, responsibility and independent decision-making abilities with the skills to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the organization in line with mission, vision, and philosophy of the facility.
- Excellent organizational skills. Ability to perform multiple duties and functions related to daily operations and maintain excellent customer service skills. Ability to perform frequent detailed tasks and provide immediate service with frequent interruptions. Ability to change and be flexible with work priorities. Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to research, analyze and assimilate information from various on-site or virtual sources based on technical and experience-based knowledge. Must exhibit critical thinking skills and possess the ability to prioritize workload.
