Inpatient Rehabilitation Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant

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Inpatient Rehabilitation Advanced Practice Provider

(NP or PA)

West Jefferson Medical Center | Marrero, Louisiana

Join a thriving inpatient rehabilitation program at West Jefferson Medical Center and become part of a collaborative care team dedicated to helping patients regain function, independence, and quality of life.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our established Inpatient Rehabilitation team. This opportunity offers a unique combination of physician collaboration, clinical autonomy, predictable scheduling, and strong earning potential within a high-volume and stable rehabilitation practice.

Why Join West Jefferson Medical Center?

✅ Established Inpatient Rehabilitation Program

• Join a respected, high-volume inpatient rehabilitation service with a strong referral base and consistent patient volume.

✅ Collaborative Physician Partnership

• Work alongside an experienced and supportive physician team in a highly collaborative practice environment with established workflows and strong clinical relationships.

✅ Autonomy + Team-Based Care

• Enjoy a balanced model of care that combines physician collaboration with opportunities to practice independently and build your own productivity.

✅ Production-Based Compensation Potential

• Competitive compensation structure with the ability to increase earnings through individual productivity and wRVU generation.

✅ Balanced Clinical Schedule

• Round collaboratively with physicians three days per week.
• Conduct independent APP rounding two days per week, enhancing both autonomy and compensation opportunities.

✅ Excellent Work-Life Balance

• Monday through Friday schedule.
• No routine weekend responsibilities.
• Standard hospital holidays off.
• Consistent and predictable schedule that supports both professional satisfaction and personal time.

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) will provide comprehensive care to patients in the inpatient rehabilitation setting. The APP will evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with complex acute, chronic, and rehabilitative needs while working closely with rehabilitation physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Management

• Assess acute, critical, and chronically ill patients for urgent and emergent conditions.
• Evaluate clinical data, identify physiologic instability, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Perform comprehensive medical evaluations, ongoing assessments, and follow-up care.

Clinical Care & Interventions

• Implement therapeutic interventions within approved scope of practice and credentialing guidelines.
• Analyze treatment options and associated risks, benefits, and outcomes.
• Manage changes in patient condition to optimize recovery and rehabilitation outcomes.

Care Coordination

• Develop, implement, modify, and document individualized plans of care.
• Facilitate smooth transitions across care settings.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.

Education & Leadership

• Serve as a resource for patients, families, nursing staff, and clinical team members.
• Participate in patient and caregiver education initiatives.
• Support interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practice.

Quality & Professional Practice

• Promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, education, and quality improvement activities.
• Serve as a mentor, preceptor, and clinical resource for students and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required
• New graduates are encouraged to apply

Licensure & Certification

• Current Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Current Louisiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License
• National Nurse Practitioner Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association

Physician Assistant Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• New graduates are encouraged to apply

Licensure & Certification

• Current Louisiana Physician Assistant License
• NCCPA Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a motivated APP who enjoys rehabilitation medicine, values collaboration, and is looking for long-term stability within a supportive hospital environment. Whether you are an experienced provider or a new graduate eager to learn, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on patients' recovery journeys.

Build Your Career with West Jefferson Medical Center

This is an excellent opportunity for an APP seeking a stable, established inpatient rehabilitation environment, strong physician collaboration, predictable weekday scheduling, and meaningful earning potential through a combination of collaborative and independent productivity.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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