Nurse Practitioner
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Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Alpharetta - Alpharetta, GA 30009, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nurse, We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to provide high-quality primary and transitional care services to patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), and Independent Living Facilities (ILFs).
Schedules Available
8-hour shift (Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm) This position covers Athens (30606, 30677), Hartwell (30643), Elberton (30635), & surrounding areas This role focuses on delivering patient-centered care to a medically complex and often geriatric population, with an emphasis on improving outcomes, reducing hospitalizations, and enhancing quality of life. As a member of the Transitional Care Physicians team, you will collaborate closely with facility staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, coordinated care.
Key
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including history and physical exams, in patient homes, SNF, ALF, and ILF settings Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions Develop and implement individualized care plans Prescribe medications in accordance with Georgia regulations and clinical guidelines Coordinate care with facility staff, specialists, and families Review and follow up on labs, imaging, and diagnostic results in a timely manner Respond to clinical communications and urgent patient needs promptly Address nursing staff concerns within established response timeframes Document all patient encounters accurately within 48 hours Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and facility rounds Meet productivity and visit expectations Participate in rotating on-call schedule, including holidays
Qualifications
Active and unrestricted Georgia APRN license Board Eligible or Board Certified Nurse Practitioner Experience in SNF, ALF, ILF, geriatrics, hospice, or palliative care preferred Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (travel between facilities required) Eligible for malpractice insurance coverage Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently Excellent communication and collaboration skills Work Environment Daily travel between Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Independent Living facilities and patient homes. Regular on-site presence (typically 4–6 hours per day per facility) Collaborative, team-based care model Use of EMR and mobile communication tools Qualifications: Qualifications Active and unrestricted Georgia APRN license Board Eligible or Board Certified Nurse Practitioner Experience in SNF, ALF, ILF, geriatrics, hospice, or palliative care preferred Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (travel between facilities required) Eligible for malpractice insurance coverage Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently Excellent communication and collaboration skills Work Environment Daily travel between Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Independent Living facilities Regular on-site presence (typically 4–6 hours per day per facility) Collaborative, team-based care model Use of EMR and mobile communication tools Physical
Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, and perform patient assessments throughout the day Frequent use of hands for clinical and documentation tasks Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally Visual acuity for clinical evaluations and documentation Why Join Us? Work with a high-risk, high-impact patient population Collaborative and supportive clinical team Autonomy in your daily practice Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in post-acute and long-term care If you're a Nurse Practitioner passionate about caring for patients in post-acute and long-term care settings, we encourage you to apply today!
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and manage acute and chronic medical conditions within skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and maintain accurate documentation of all patient encounters.
Requirements
Requires an active and unrestricted Georgia APRN license and board eligibility or certification as a Nurse Practitioner. Candidates must have reliable transportation for daily travel between facilities and experience in geriatric or post-acute care settings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner at Transistional Care Physicians of America a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Geriatrics (NP) — ranked against 614 active Geriatrics (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Geriatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 62% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Geriatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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