Physician - Geriatrics jobs in Nashville, TN

Physician - Geriatrics specializes in dealing with illness and other complications due to the aging process in the elderly. Ensures proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Being a Physician - Geriatrics treats disorders that arise due to aging such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. Requests necessary tests, follow-up visits and refers patients to specialists, as necessary. Additionally, Physician - Geriatrics requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Physician - Geriatrics's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Medical Nurse Practitioner
  • Wellness Solutions Geriatrics
  • Murfreesboro, TN PART_TIME
  • Company Description


    Wellness Solutions is the Southeast's premier provider of professional, medical and psychiatric support services to Long Term Care facility residents. Our Nurse Practitioners, Physician’s Assistants, Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers work in close collaboration with the medical and nursing staff of our Long-Term Care facilities to provide the highest level of personalized health care services during on-site visits. Our caring professionals have extensive experience in meeting the challenging health care needs of the elderly population.

    Mission Statement

    In the provision of exceptional psychiatric and medical services to residents of long term care facilities, assisted living facilities, in-patient hospitals, and independent living homes, Wellness Solutions Geriatrics will exemplify the gold standard of care.


    Job Description


    The Medical nurse practitioner (NP) is responsible for providing medical best practices and compassionate quality care to the long-term care (LTC) population. The medical NP works in close collaboration with the interprofessional team at LTC facilities related to: medical best practices, regulatory compliance, LTC quality measures, and highest level of personalized health care services during on-site visits. The medical NP takes a proactive approach to the marketplace and is responsible for continuously supporting Wellness Solutions Geriatrics’ (WSG) corporate-wide strategies.

    This position will be serving the Murfreesboro, Tennessee area. It is a part-time position working most weekends.


    Qualifications

    • The NP reports to Regional Director.
    • Supports the leadership and collaborates with WSG’s or facility’s Medical Director. (WSG assigns the NP a supervising physician).
    • Practices adult acute/chronic care, med-surg, and primary care within scope of license, training, credentialing, current standards of care, including the quality of care criteria adopted by the LTC facility.
    • Knowledge of psychiatric care and working with psychiatric services.
    • Examines patient health by obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories, and implementing thorough physical examinations.
    • Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies.
    • Interprets test results and develops related treatment plans based on results and evidence-based practice guidelines.
    • Arranges referrals, consultations, and therapeutic services, and confers with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers (Dietician, OT, PT, ST, LSW, Hospice) regarding diagnosis and treatment plans, including situations where other physicians may need information emergently.
    • Instructs, counsels, and engages in shared decision-making with patients/surrogates regarding: therapeutic regimens, wellness promotion, and disease prevention.
    • Maintains a patient safety environment by complying with the facility’s procedures, rules and regulations.
    • Properly creates required documentation for billing submission, maintains necessary charts, documents, and records.
    • Acknowledges through written/verbal communication with all Inbox messages, supervisor texts, staff facility messages, and WSG phone messages/mail within 48 hours.
    • Assists Employer in billing for all services provided pursuant to the Agreement and this position description.

    Job Requirements:

    • Required: Master of Science in Nursing (NP) with minimal 1-year experience, that is confident in the medical provider position and with delegating orders to support staff
    • Must have: strong med-surg experience to match the evolving definition of LTC populations
    • Ideal: Medical practice with LTC population, LTC Quality Indicator experience, Geriatric experience
    • Current active license to practice medicine and Board Certified (ANCC/AANP).
    • Appropriate State Licenses for the assigned region
    • DEA license (not required for application, but must be obtained before hired)
    • Knowledge of quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) specific to LTC facilities
    • General understanding of current benchmarks for five-star quality measures.
    • Ability to work as a team member as well as a leader.
    • Microsoft Office skills
    • Have access and ability in using computer/laptop/iPad

    Our provider compensation system is incentive based and rewards providers who practice as guided by CMS. Compensation rate is based on location of services provided and level of experience. Employees are paid during training, which can range from 3-6 weeks depending on employee experience.


    To apply, please attach your resume when submitting your Indeed application for this position.

    Required education:

    • Master's

    Required licenses or certifications:

    • Board Certification
    • AANP
    • APN/APRN

    www.WellnessSolutionsUs.com


    Additional Information


    For more information, please attach your resume when responding to this position.

    Wellness Solutions Geriatrics, PLLC

    *No third party recruiters or locum tenens please*

  • 8 Days Ago

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Regulatory Compliance Manager
  • Wellness Solutions Geriatrics
  • Franklin, TN FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionCompany:Wellness Solutions Geriatrics is the southeast's premier provider of professional, medical and psychiatric support services to Long Term Care facility residents. Our Nurse P...
  • 14 Days Ago

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EM Physician
  • Envision Physician Services - HCA (American)
  • Antioch, TN FULL_TIME
  • Envision Physician Services is hirinng Emergency Medicine Physicians for our brand new freestanding EDPostion Profile:15K annual patient visits11-bed ED24-hours of physician coverage, 12-hour shiftsLa...
  • 1 Day Ago

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EM Physician
  • Envision Physician Services - HCA (American)
  • Hendersonville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Envision Physician Services is searching Emergency Medicine Physician to become a part of our prestigious practice at Hendersonville Medical Center located in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Qualified cand...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Hospitalist Physician Opportunity in Smyrna, TN
  • Envision Physician Services
  • Smyrna, TN FULL_TIME
  • New Full-time Nocturnist Hospitalist Opening - Nashville, TN - South location near Murfreesboro, TN!­
  • 19 Days Ago

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Hospitalist Physician Opportunity in Springfield, TN
  • Envision Physician Services
  • Springfield, TN FULL_TIME
  • Envision Physician Services is seeking experienced hospitalists at TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center - just 30 minutes outside of Nashville, TN! 35 average patients per day Nurse Practitioner for admi...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Physician - Family Medicine
  • Ascension Health
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • **Details** + **Specialty:** Physician, Family Medicine + **Schedule:** Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm + **Practice Detail...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
  • Doctor Jeannie Senior Care
  • Nashville, TN
  • Job Description Job Description Exciting opportunity for Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to join with a board-c...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician, Infectious Disease
  • Ascension Health
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • **Details** + **Specialty:** Physician, Infectious Disease + **Schedule:** Full time, Monday - Friday + **Call Schedule:...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Psychologist Post-Doctoral Fellow - Nashville, TN
  • Lifestance Health
  • Nashville, TN
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant
  • Lipscomb University
  • Nashville, TN
  • Position Director of Clinical Education (twelve-month appointment) Academic appointments, including rank, will be determ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician - Laborist
  • Ascension Health
  • Nashville, TN
  • Details * Specialty: Laborist * Schedule: Rotating 12-hr shifts * Practice Detail: Supporting the Laborist Emergency Dep...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician, Gastroenterology
  • Ascension Health
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • **Details** + **Specialty:** Physician, Gastroenterology + **Schedule:** Full time, Monday - Friday + **Call Schedule:**...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician - Family Medicine
  • Ascension Health
  • Nashville, TN
  • **Details** + **Specialty: Physician:** Family Medicine + **Schedule: Monday:** Friday 8am - 5pm (36 Patient contact hou...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Nashville is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee. The city is the county seat of Davidson County and is located on the Cumberland River. The city's population ranks 24th in the U.S. According to 2017 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the total consolidated city-county population stood at 691,243. The "balance" population, which excludes semi-independent municipalities within Davidson County, was 667,560 in 2017. Located in northern Middle Tennessee, Nashville is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in Tennessee. The 2017 population of the entire 14-...
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Income Estimation for Physician - Geriatrics jobs
$192,580 to $236,976
Nashville, Tennessee area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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