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Description

We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 25-day assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Sep 21, 2026. Our client seeks a professional available for a full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm schedule, focused on providing comprehensive in-home primary care, managing chronic and acute conditions, and coordinating patient care for adult and geriatric populations.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide in-home primary care to a panel of adult and geriatric patients
  • Conduct comprehensive initial evaluations and routine follow-up visits
  • Diagnose, treat, and manage chronic and acute conditions
  • Perform medication management, reconciliation, and adjustments
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Coordinate care with NPs/PAs, nurses, social workers, and care coordinators
  • Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests
  • Deliver preventative care, including screenings and wellness visits
  • Manage transitions of care, including hospital and SNF discharges
  • Communicate with patients, families, and caregivers regarding care plans
  • Address urgent patient needs and triage issues during assigned coverage periods


Additional Information

  • Required Board Certifications: Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Internal Medicine
  • EMR System: Athenahealth
  • The typical schedule is 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • Clinical Focus includes:
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Kidney disease
  • Chronic disease management: diabetes, hypertension, CHF, COPD
  • Geriatric care: frailty, fall risk, cognitive decline, dementia
  • Post-hospital / post-SNF discharge follow-ups (transitional care)
  • Medication management and polypharmacy optimization
  • Acute low-acuity issues: infections, minor injuries, symptom flare-ups
  • Preventative care: annual wellness visits, screenings, vaccinations
  • Behavioral health overlap: depression, anxiety, medication adherence issues
  • Wound care management: pressure ulcers, diabetic wounds
  • Care coordination cases involving multiple specialists and services


Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities



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Employer: BARTON ASSOCIATES
Post Date: Aug 27, 2026
Profession: Advanced Practitioner
Job Type: NP
Specialty: Family Practice
Location: Pennsylvania
Job Reference: 222272A
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