Geriatric Medicine, Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - CVMC

University of Vermont Health Montpelier, VT Open
University of Vermont Health is looking for Geriatric Medicine, Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - CVMC in Montpelier, VT.
This local job opportunity with ID 3774529742 is live since 2026-08-04 07:40:40.
Job Description


Woodridge Rehabilitation & Nursing at Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our interdisciplinary team in providing high-quality care to a complex adult and geriatric population.





In this role, you’ll care for both long-term residents and post-acute patients recently discharged from the hospital, offering a unique blend of continuity and acuity within a collaborative, team-based environment.




What You’ll Do





  • Provide comprehensive inpatient care in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting



  • Manage a panel of approximately 6–8 patients per day



  • Assess and manage acute changes, chronic conditions, and post-hospital transitions



  • Lead daily rounding, including review and triage of overnight events with nursing staff



  • Support safe and efficient discharges back to primary care providers






  • Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, rehab therapists, and care managers





Schedule





  • 0.6 FTE (30 hours/week)



  • Three 10-hour shifts per week (typically 7:00am – 6:00pm)



  • Rotating weekend phone call (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, from home); paid call coverage






What You Can Expect Here





  • A collaborative, interdisciplinary care model across a 150+ bed facility



  • Care for both long-term residents (90–100) and short-term rehab patients (50)



  • A highly team-oriented environment with strong nursing and leadership support






  • Meaningful continuity of care





Qualifications





  • NP or PA with (or eligible for) Vermont licensure



  • BLS certification required





Preferred:





  • 2+ years of experience in primary care, hospital medicine, urgent care, or post-acute care



  • Comfort managing medically complex adult or geriatric populations



  • Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team



  • Given the complexity of the patient population, candidates with prior APP clinical experience are strongly preferred



Education


Nurse Practitioner (NP)




  • Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program (Master’s or Doctoral degree) approved by the Vermont Board of Nursing or national accrediting agency



  • Maintains active licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and active, unrestricted licensure to practice as an Advanced Practice RN (APRN) by the Vermont Board of Nursing



  • RNFA certification strongly recommended



  • DEA registration (or eligibility)



Physician Assistant (PA)




  • Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program at an institution accredited by ARC?PA (Accreditation and Review Commission on Education for the PA)



  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred



  • Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)



  • Active, unrestricted licensure to practice as a PA by the Vermont Board of Medical Practice



  • DEA registration (or eligibility)





Benefits





  • Relocation assistance



  • Medical, dental, and malpractice coverage



  • 403(b) retirement plan



  • Paid time off + CME support




If you’re looking to practice at the intersection of acute and long-term care where teamwork, continuity, and clinical variety come together—we encourage you to apply and join the Woodridge team at CVMC.



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