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

Join a growing Post-Acute Care team in Burlington, VT, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals transitioning from hospital to skilled nursing and rehabilitation settings. This full-time role focuses on managing chronic and acute medical conditions, supporting recovery, reducing readmissions, and optimizing outcomes through close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Perform facility-based rounding in post-acute care settings, providing comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and care planning.
• Coordinate with nursing staff, therapists, social workers, and other clinicians to ensure continuity of care and effective discharge planning.
• Manage medication regimens, acute episodes, and chronic disease management to promote recovery and prevent rehospitalization.
• Document care in the EMR and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Build longitudinal relationships with patients, families, and facility teams.

Schedule and work environment

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• No weekends, no on-call responsibilities
• Autonomous clinical practice with strong operational and multidisciplinary support

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: $120,000 annually
• Total earning potential: $180,000–$220,000+ (based on productivity/earnings model)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement savings plan
• Four weeks paid vacation
• Continuing medical education 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 and 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 electronic medical records

This position offers the opportunity to practice autonomously while making a measurable impact on patient recovery and quality of life in the post-acute setting.