Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, you will help older adults, particularly those with Alzheimer's and Dementia, receive specialized, comprehensive primary care and off-site home visits so they can improve their health outcomes, manage complex geriatric conditions, and maintain a higher quality of life.

In this role, you will focus on Alzheimer's and Dementia care, assuming clinical responsibility for patient histories, physical examinations, accurate diagnoses, and care management. You will be expected to manage a project volume of 250 patients, conduct new consults and follow-up visits in clinic and through home visits, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care.

To be successful in this role, you must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner with expertise in geriatrics and dementia care, demonstrate exceptional proficiency in clinical assessment and management, and possess strong communication and collaborative skills for diverse patient and team interactions.

• This position will be Alzheimer's and Dementia Care focus
• Patients are seen in the office with some off-site home visits in the surrounding area
• Typical work week (hours worked; hospital vs. clinic) - option to work 4 or 5 days per week
• Working in clinic setting, as well as, off site visits throughout the community to accommodate the patient's needs
• Typical patient visit load of 2 new consults a day and follow up visit

We are offering a competitive compensation package, full benefits, CME allowance, malpractice. We also offer a retirement plan with employer match. Qualified candidates may also be eligible for student loan repayment.

Job Requirements

Required

• Current Board Certification
• Active or eligible license in the state of Arizona
• Valid DEA certificate

Preferred

• 2-5 years experience in geriatrics with focus on cognitive diseases preferred

Where You'll Work

Yavapai Regional Medical Center was incorporated in 1942 and affiliated with Dignity Health in Arizona in 2020. Two state-of-the-art acute-care hospitals include the west campus, located
in Prescott, and the east campus, in Prescott Valley. The hospitals and associated outpatient diagnosis and treatment centers provide comprehensive medical and surgical treatments and specialty care, including cardiac, digestive health, emergency, geriatrics, lymphedema, maternity, neuro, obstetrics, orthopedic, vein and wound care and urologic treatments.

Our community - Come for the charm. Stay for the lifestyle in Prescott, AZ.
Picture a mid-sized mountain community location within 1.5 hours of a major metropolitan area. Imagine filling your lungs with the scent of pine trees as you enjoy a robust outdoor lifestyle. Let
your mind wander through the history of the Wild West as you explore a town brimming with history dating back to the days of Wyatt Earp. Envision practicing medicine with a
group of like-minded physicians who are dedicated to their community. Rich in history and charm, Prescott's many historic buildings, museums, state parks and sites offer a wide array of
ways to explore and experience the area:

• Locally owned and award-winning restaurants, bistros and cafés
• Charming shops and boutiques appealing to a wide variety of tastes
• Wide variety of festivals and arts/entertainment throughout the year
• Home to wineries and tasting rooms
• Closest metro area is Phoenix (99 miles) with a population of 1.6 million
• A 4-season climate with low humidity and plenty of sunshine!
• Regional airport with daily flights to Denver and Los Angeles

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