Physiatry Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

Skilled Nursing Facility PM&R Program

Location:

Arlington Heights, IL

Employment Type:

Full-Time, W-2

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our structured Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physiatry Program, working directly alongside a board-certified physiatrist.

This is not a passive rounding role. You will help run a high-impact, quality-focused PM&R program designed to:

• Accelerate functional recovery
• Reduce avoidable hospitalizations
• Optimize therapy alignment
• Improve pain control

You will participate in structured daily rounding within designated SNFs, following standardized clinical pathways and quality protocols developed by our physiatry team, while working hand-in-hand with our interdisciplinary team and support staff.

The NP/PA will provide comprehensive Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation services for post-acute and long-term care residents, including:

• Stroke recovery
• Debility and deconditioning
• Fractures and orthopedic recovery
• Joint replacements
• Spinal disorders
• Chronic musculoskeletal pain
• Neurologic conditions impacting mobility

Your work will center on restoring function, improving mobility, reducing pain, coordinating care, streamlining transitions of care, and enhancing quality of life.

You will be part of a defined physiatry-led SNF quality program. This role is built around standardized visit cadence, outcome tracking, therapy alignment, interdisciplinary team engagement, and discharge planning support.

Work closely with an experienced physiatrist who provides oversight, education, and case-based teaching.

In addition to one-on-one mentorship, our advanced practice providers participate in structured educational sessions led by our physician team. These include periodic case conferences, clinical topic reviews (e.g., spasticity management, complex pain strategies, frailty syndromes, rehabilitation optimization), grand rounds, and interdisciplinary learning discussions. We believe in developing excellent clinicians and invest in continued clinical growth across our organization.

You will influence:

• Therapy intensity decisions
• Pain control strategies
• Mobility outcomes
• Avoidable hospitalization rates

• National certification (FNP-C, AGNP, ACNP, or PA-C)
• 1–3+ years experience in physiatry, geriatrics, post-acute, or rehabilitation preferred
• Skilled Nursing Facility experience strongly preferred
• Strong functional and musculoskeletal assessment skills
• Ability to work independently within a structured, team-based model

Performance Bonus: based on productivity and quality metrics

Benefits include :

• HSA/FSA options
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Malpractice coverage
• Apple iPad provided
• $2,000 sign-on bonus

At Community Physicians, we are a dedicated, multi-specialty medical group focused on providing exceptional, relationship-based care to older adults in skilled nursing and post-acute settings. Our mission is to improve health outcomes, enhance care transitions, and preserve the dignity of every patient we serve.

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation