Community LIFE·Bedford Township, Pennsylvania
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the assessment and medical management of frail elderly participants. They work within an Interdisciplinary Team to oversee specialist use and inpatient care to improve quality of life.
Community LIFE is changing the way our communities view aging. We are a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, which integrates population health management and comprehensive health and social services (operating as LIFE – Living Independently for the Elderly). Community LIFE is committed to helping seniors stay at home safely for as long they are able. Our program brings the region’s experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Our wide range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, and include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more.
Shift: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4:00pm
Location: Bedford, PA 15522
Our Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for periodic and episodic assessment and management of individual participants’ medical conditions, and for oversight of their use of medical specialists and inpatient care. The NP or PA is part of an Interdisciplinary Team with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan care for, and provide service to frail elderly participants.
For
NPs: Completion of an accredited, Board-approved, Master’s, Post Master’s or Doctoral Nurse Practitioner program.
For
PAs: Graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant (ARC-PA).
A minimum of 1 year providing services to a frail or elderly and/or mentally and physically handicapped population preferably in a health care setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of 3 years of NP or PA experience is highly preferred.
Community LIFE offers a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 5 weeks Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, company contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan, Mileage Reimbursement, and more.
Requires a Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing and certifications as an AGPCNP or FNP. Candidates must hold a Pennsylvania RN license, prescriptive authority, a DEA license, and have at least one year of experience with elderly or handicapped populations.
Market context
Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant roles in Pennsylvania are commonly competitive because employers look for licensed, nationally certified clinicians with prior advanced practice experience, and occupational medicine background can be especially relevant. For this opening, the key requirements are a current unrestricted Pennsylvania license, national certification, an unrestricted DEA license, and at least 3 years of experience. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and occupational medicine experience align before applying.
