Telehealth Geriatric & Post-Acute Care Part-Time 24 hours/week
Are you a Nurse Practitioner looking for a fully remote opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults? We are seeking experienced NPs to join a growing national after-hours care team providing telephonic and virtual support to residents in skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities.
This role is ideal for providers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy independent clinical decision-making, and have experience managing acute and chronic conditions in geriatric populations.
Position Highlights
- Fully remote/work-from-home position
- Part-time (24 hours/week) opportunities available
- Consistent, set schedule
- Competitive pay: $66.67/hour
- Meaningful patient interactions with a focus on improving outcomes and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations
- Collaborative support from nurses, facility staff, and physician teams
Schedule
Coverage is provided during evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
Part-Time Schedule
- 24 hours per week
- Typically 3 shifts per week
Coverage Expectations
- Weeknight coverage between 5:00 PM and 8:00 AM
- Every other weekend coverage
- Weekend shifts are generally structured as 12-hour shifts
- Holiday participation required
- Two holiday shifts annually
Responsibilities
- Provide after-hours clinical support via telephone and telehealth platforms
- Assess and manage acute changes in condition, falls, medication concerns, and chronic disease exacerbations
- Evaluate patients remotely and determine appropriate treatment plans and next steps
- Collaborate with nursing staff, facility personnel, physicians, hospitals, and other care providers
- Prescribe medications, including controlled substances when clinically appropriate
- Support treatment-in-place initiatives to help avoid unnecessary emergency department visits and hospital admissions
- Document all patient encounters accurately and thoroughly within the electronic medical record
- Follow established clinical protocols and evidence-based practice guidelines
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- National certification as FNP, ANP, or GNP
- Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner licenses meeting one of the following regional requirements:
Northeast
- Pennsylvania and New York
Southeast
- North Carolina and South Carolina
Midwest
- Any combination of two or more of the following:
- Iowa
- Missouri
- Kansas
- Ohio
- DEA registration or ability to obtain
- Minimum 3 years of Nurse Practitioner experience
- Experience managing acute and chronic medical conditions
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation
Preferred Experience
- Skilled nursing facility (SNF) experience
- Long-term care or senior living experience
- Geriatric medicine
- Urgent care
- Emergency medicine
- Post-acute care
- Chronic disease management
- Advanced illness and end-of-life care discussions
- Telehealth experience
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a clinician who is:
- Comfortable managing multiple patient interactions simultaneously
- Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment
- An excellent communicator with strong problem-solving skills
- Confident making independent clinical decisions
- Passionate about improving care for older adults
If you're seeking a flexible remote opportunity where your clinical expertise can directly improve patient outcomes during critical after-hours periods, we encourage you to apply.
