• Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner…

    On With Life (Ankeny, IA)


    On With Life is currently seeking Physician Assistants (PA) or Nurse Practitioners (ARNP) to support various programs. As a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) at On With Life, you can be a part of something greater. The rehabilitation process from a brain injury or other neurological condition is a 24/7 job for each person served, and our mid-level providers collaborate with other individuals in our transdisciplinary team of experts to keep persons served healthy along the way. This position will support various programs including Ankeny Post-Acute, Ankeny Outpatient, and Polk City Long-Term Care.

     

    There is great joy in watching someone do something for the first time after their injury. You’ll have the opportunity to watch people take their first steps, say their first words, or even enjoy their first snack or favorite meal. You can be a large part of the journey that each person served takes, making memories with them along the way. With one of the top nursing staff-to-patient ratios in the state , you’ll have more time with each person served. We are a not-for-profit organization founded by survivors and their families, and each person served is a new member of that family. We are looking for extraordinary individuals like you to join us!

    Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) Position Highlights:

    + Schedule: Monday-Friday (approximately 40 hours/week). No regular evening, weekend, or holiday requirements.

    + Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (approximately - some workdays may be earlier or later depending on persons served needs).

     

    What do Physician Assistants (PA) and Nurse Practitioners (ARNP) do at On With Life?

    Under the direction of the Medical Director and in partnership with other members of the transdisciplinary rehabilitation team, the Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP):

    + Provides primary medical management of persons with brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, and other neurological disorders

    + Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members on rehab progress and care needs

    + Performs medical review of referrals along with prior authorization of medications and services

    + Completes peer to peers for insurance denials of length of stay, medications, and other care needs

    + Works with DME providers to obtain custom wheelchairs and other equipment necessary for discharge

    + Supports persons served at various buildings including: Ankeny Post-Acute, Polk City Long-Term Care, and Ankeny Outpatient

    + Shares on-call responsibilities with our Medical Director, though the need to physically come on-site during your on-call rotation is rare

    Benefits of the Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP):

    + The best local staffing ratios!

    + Competitive pay

    + Annual raises & annual bonuses (discretionary)

    + Early wage access (through ZayZoon)

    + Health, vision, & dental insurance

    + Life insurance & long-term disability insurance

    + Paid time off (PTO)

    + 401(k) match

    + Tuition assistance

    + Employee assistance program (EAP)

    + Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

    An excellent candidate for our Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) position meets the following criteria:

    + Puts others first - those we serve are at the core of what we do; their goals and values guide all decisions

    + Looks for opportunities to be innovative and create change

    + Is curious and dares to be extraordinary; be willing to be both the expert and the student

    + Expects more than others think is possible and creates a higher standard

    + Honors the uniqueness of each individual, knowing their injury does not define their potential

    + Is comfortable working with computers and electronic records

    + Is an excellent educator and passionate about providing encouragement

    + Has experience in rehab or neuro

    Qualified applicants must have:

    + Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) in the State of Iowa

    + Ability to maintain CPR certification (training available if not certified)

    + Ability to maintain mandatory reporter certifications (training available if not certified)

     

    On With Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we make all employment-related decisions based on your competencies, talents and professional potential.