Brigade Health·Santa Ana, California
Provide primary care to residents in skilled nursing facilities, managing chronic conditions and acute changes to prevent hospital transfers. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain current documentation in the EMR.
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant — Skilled Nursing Facilities Western Geriatrics and Neurology | Part of Brigade Health We're looking for an NP or PA to round on residents at skilled nursing facilities in the area.
This is primary care work — you'll be managing chronic conditions, handling acute changes in condition, and getting to know your patients well enough to catch problems before they turn into hospital transfers.
Our group has been doing this a long time, and we built our model around one idea: patients do better when their provider actually knows them.
That means real time at the bedside, not five-minute drive-bys.
What the job actually looks like Rounding on a consistent panel of SNF residents, plus some assisted living and home visits depending on territory Managing chronic disease, med changes, and acute issues on-site — helping facilities avoid unnecessary ER trips when it's appropriate to treat in place Doing thorough visits: history, exam, care planning, family and staff communication Working alongside facility nursing staff, plus our own psych, palliative care, and neurology teams when a patient needs more than primary care can offer Keeping documentation current in our EMR (training provided) Who we're looking for Licensed NP or PA in good standing Comfortable in a SNF or post-acute setting, or ready to learn — we bring on new grads and seasoned providers alike, and pair new hires with a preceptor for onboarding Background in geriatrics, internal medicine, family practice, home health, hospice, or SNF/LTC work is a plus, but not required if you're coachable and want to build this skill set Solid clinical judgement and comfortable communicating with facility staff, families, and interdisciplinary teams Valid driver's license and a reliable car — you'll be moving between facilities
Base salary plus productivity incentive Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) A schedule with real flexibility and autonomy in how you manage your day Structured onboarding and clinical support, not a sink-or-swim start Room to grow within Brigade Health as we expand Backup from psych, palliative, and neurology colleagues so you're never managing complex cases alone If you like the idea of practicing real medicine with patients you actually get to know, we'd like to talk. New grads and experienced SNF providers are both encouraged to apply. Pay Range for Posted Region $140,000—$200,000 USD
Must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Experience in geriatrics or internal medicine is a plus, but new graduates are welcome.
Market context
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