Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Meza Post Acute and Long Term Care (MezaCare) is looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our expanding and growing team of 18 providers! MezaCare exclusively serves the geriatric population residing in independent retirement centers, assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities In North Idaho and the Spokane area. In this role, you would be delivering primary care to assisted living and independent residents of retirement communities right where they live in the retirement center. The position is 4 days per week with an average number of visits per day of 16. You would be responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for our geriatric population in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and nursing and medical practice standards of care. The provider functions independently but with the support of the rest of the team to perform age-appropriate history and physical for geriatric patients; orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs; Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities Assists with the provision of surgical care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations. Monitors the effectiveness of interventions. Facilitates the patient's transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals. Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.Job Type: Full-timePay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Malpractice insurance* Paid time off* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* Geriatrics* Internal MedicineLicense/Certification:* Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)Ability to Commute:* Post Falls, ID (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Post Falls, ID: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person