Per-Diem PM&R Nurse Practitioner (Queens, NY) at cerclehealth.com (Queens, NY)Per-Diem PM&R Nurse Practitioner (Queens, NY)

PM&R Nurse Practitioner - SNF Setting Cercle Health | Queens, NY

At Cercle Health our goal is simple: help Grandma get stronger, have less pain, and go home faster and safer from the Nursing Home. Cercle Health brings academic-level Physiatry (PM&R) and pain management care to Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) in Queens and Long Island. We're a fast-growing, physician-owned practice that’s obsessed with improving patient care and raising the bar for Physiatry. And we're just getting started. If you believe in providing exceptional patient care, love solving complex challenges, and want to be part of something transformative, we'd love to meet you.

Our success depends on having a brilliant, passionate Nurse Practitioner who can bring our vision to life. You’ll be involved in every aspect of the patient journey, from crafting customized rehabilitation plans to implementing our cutting-edge pain management protocols to ensuring smooth transitions of care home. Without you, we can't create the meaningful, lasting impact that drives everything we do. You will be our first Nurse Practitioner. You'll work closely with our Physiatrists, gradually developing the skills to practice independently as you meet necessary criteria. You are a key player in ensuring that we not only deliver high-quality care but also grow and expand to reach more patients in need. As a member of our team, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing specialized Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) services as a rehab consultant to a SNF in our Bayside, NY location.
• Crafting customized rehabilitation plans for new admissions.
• Assessing and helping manage barriers to therapy including joint or neuropathic pain, spasticity, neurogenic conditions, and more.
• Following patients to track their therapy progress and coordinating with PT, OT, and SLP to ensure optimal rehabilitation outcomes.
• Implementing our innovative clinical protocols designed to enhance non-opioid pain management approaches and reduce unnecessary opioid administration.
• Perform joint and trigger point injections as necessary.
• Participating in multidisciplinary meetings and bridging the gap between therapy and internal medicine.
• Working alongside SNF staff, PCPs, and administrators to create a seamless, patient-centered care experience.
• Engage in culture building opportunities and ongoing education including Monthly Didactic Lectures, virtual meetings with your assigned Mentor, and quarterly dinners to meet with your colleagues.
• Contributing to our data-driven approach to fall prevention and improved therapy outcomes.

We're looking for skilled Nurse Practitioners with the following qualifications:

Personality and Mindset:

• Responsive, reliable, and always on top of details
• Service-oriented, with a natural focus on supporting patients, families, and teammates
• Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity, able to adjust quickly to changing needs
• Growth-minded, eager to learn, ask questions, and embrace change
• Open to innovation, including new technology and telemedicine approaches
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural humility, able to relate well to people from diverse backgrounds

• Active Nurse Practitioner/APRN License with New York State certification.
• Ideally, 1-2 years of previous SNF experience, 1-2 years of Pain Management experience
• Experience in Psychiatry or a demonstrated interested in Behavioral Health
• Passion for post-acute care and serving the geriatric population
• Driven by clinical excellence, seeking to learn and stay on top of the latest trends and research.
• A desire for continuous improvement and a growth-mindset to embrace change.
• Confidence to function autonomously as you develop in the role.
• Collaborative team player who can work effectively with our Physiatrists, therapy teams, and SNF staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to understand the needs of our facility partners and patients.

Bonus Qualifications (not required):

• Familiarity with medical record systems such as Point Click Care
• Fluent in Spanish or experience working with diverse patient populations.
• Experience with underserved communities
• Previous involvement in clinical/QI initiatives in inpatient settings.

• Full-Time W-2 role ($150,000-180,000) or Per-Diem ($600-700/day)
• Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
• Work Life-Balance: No Call, No Weekends
• $600 of continuous education reimbursement and training to further your career
• Remote Virtual Assistant for assistance with documentation preparation ($1,368/month value) so you can focus on patient care
• Access to Cercle Health’s Physiatry certification; CEU credits
• 100% malpractice insurance coverage
• Medical insurance stipend
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support
• Opportunity to work with a supportive, innovative team focused on transforming SNF care
• Clear path to increased autonomy and growth within a physician-owned practice

In Your First Month: You have built strong relationships with the SNF therapy and nursing teams, developed a clear understanding of our clinical workflows and EMR, and are confidently managing an initial patient panel under mentorship. By Month 3: You are confidently managing an expanding patient caseload with increasing autonomy and are actively contributing your physiatric expertise in multidisciplinary care meetings. By Month 6: You are operating as a fully autonomous practitioner, leading patient care for a full caseload, and are recognized as a key physiatry consultant and a valued partner by the SNF staff. By Year 1: You are a clinical leader within the practice—mentoring new team members, using data to drive measurable improvements in patient outcomes, and helping to shape the future of our clinical protocols.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply here or send an email to jobs@cerclehealth.com with the subject line "Job Application -- SNF Nurse Practitioner." Attach your CV as a PDF, and in the body of the email, tell us about yourself and why you're excited about this role. We can't wait to meet you!

—————————————————————————————————————————— Cercle is an equal opportunity employer. We search for amazing people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We take care of each other to create an inclusive work environment where we love to come to work every day. We'd be happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help you apply—just email us at jobs@cerclehealth.com. We hope you can join us.