Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Assistant

Role description

Description
Specialization:
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Job Summary:
CarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our inpatient Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation team in Asheville, North Carolina.

This is an opportunity to practice in a collaborative, multidisciplinary rehabilitation setting caring for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic trauma, debility, and other complex medical conditions. The APP will work closely with physiatrists, nursing, therapy services, case management, and consulting specialists to provide comprehensive inpatient care focused on maximizing patient recovery and independence.

Qualified Candidates
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
BLS certification
Current North Carolina licensure or eligibility for licensure
2+ years of clinical experience preferred
Prior experience in inpatient rehabilitation, hospital medicine, internal medicine, neurology, orthopedics, or other inpatient-focused specialties preferred
Position Highlights

Inpatient-only rehabilitation practice Monday - Friday
Shared call responsibilities with home call coverage
Work alongside an experienced team of physiatrists and rehabilitation professionals
Manage medically complex patients throughout their rehabilitation journey, including admissions, daily follow-up care, and discharge planning
Collaborative multidisciplinary care model with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, social work, and case management
Incentive/Benefits Package:

This is an employed position with HCA Healthcare
Competitive salary driven by MGMA data and industry benchmarking
Benefit offerings for you and your loved ones: health, dental, vision & pharmacy
401k matching program, stock options, and CME allowance
About CarePartners

CarePartners Health Services, a member of Mission Health/ HCA Healthcare, provides compassionate care for the people of western North Carolina
Located in Asheville and surrounding communities, CarePartners services include Home Health, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Hospice, Palliative Care, Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Private Duty, and Orthotics & Prosthetics
With more than 1,100 colleagues and 400 volunteers, CarePartners Health Services is dedicated to helping people of western North Carolina live full and productive lives, despite illness, injury, disability, or issues related to aging.
Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, arts and culture, live music, shopping or fine cuisine, Asheville offers something for everyone! With over 200 waterfalls and four navigable rivers, hiking trails for all skill levels, fantastic terrain for both road and mountain bikes, it is no surprise that Asheville consistently rates as one of the top US places to live. Asheville has a dynamic food scene and many well-known microbreweries with 250-plus independent restaurants. Buncombe County offers over 45 county public schools, and a variety of faith-based and private schools, including two of the top-rated boarding schools in the US. Residents also enjoy easy access to air travel nearby in Asheville, Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC.