Post-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — Burlington, VT (FT)

Join a growing Post-Acute Care team in Burlington, VT as a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant providing patient-centered care for individuals transitioning from acute hospitals to skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide facility-based rounding and management of acute and chronic medical conditions in post-acute care settings.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to support recovery, coordinate care, and minimize hospital readmissions.
• Perform clinical assessments, diagnostics, and treatment planning; adjust care plans based on patient progress.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, nursing staff, and other providers; document care in the EMR.
• Practice with autonomy while leveraging available clinical and operational support.

Position details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• No weekends, no on-call responsibilities
• Facility-based rounding in skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers
• Opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients and care teams

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: $120,000 annually
• Total earning potential: $180,000–$220,000+
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Four weeks paid vacation
• CME support

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program
• Current, unrestricted NP or PA license in the applicable state, or eligibility for licensure
• National board certification (NP or PA)
• DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
• Minimum one year clinical experience preferred; experience in post-acute care, skilled nursing, geriatrics, internal medicine, family medicine, hospital medicine, or long-term care strongly preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and care coordination skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency with EMR systems

Location: Burlington, Vermont.