Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Company: Axel Rehabilitation, LLC

Location: Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital – Lakewood Ranch and Wellen Park, FL

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Schedule: Monday – Friday and one weekend a month 8:00 AM – 8:00 PMAbout Axel Rehabilitation Axel Rehabilitation is a comprehensive continuum-of-care specialty group dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in post-acute healthcare settings. Our goal is to improve patient outcomes through individualized treatment plans, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to helping patients achieve their highest possible level of independence and quality of life.

Position Summary: Axel Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) team at Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Lakewood Ranch and Wellen Park, Florida. The selected candidate will work in collaboration with designated PM&R physicians and will be responsible for comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care, including initial consultations, admission evaluations, daily patient rounds, ongoing medical management, progress documentation, and discharge assessments. The APRN or PA will play an integral role in coordinating patient care, monitoring rehabilitation progress, managing medical conditions that may impact recovery, and working closely with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities: Perform initial patient consultations, comprehensive admission evaluations, and history and physical examinations. Conduct daily patient rounds, assess clinical status, and monitor progress toward rehabilitation goals. Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising PM&R physician. Evaluate and manage acute and chronic medical conditions that may affect a patient's rehabilitation and recovery. Assess and manage pain, mobility limitations, and other rehabilitation-related concerns. Order and interpret diagnostic testing, laboratory studies, and medications as clinically appropriate. Complete all required clinical documentation, including admission evaluations, consultation notes, daily progress notes, and discharge summaries. Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and collaborate with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, and case management. Coordinate discharge planning, including assessments of patient readiness, medication reconciliation, follow-up recommendations, and continuity of care. Communicate changes in patient condition and coordinate treatment decisions with the supervising PM&R physician. Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, rehabilitation goals, and discharge instructions. Ensure care is provided in accordance with established clinical protocols, hospital policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. All clinical responsibilities will be performed within the provider's authorized scope of practice and applicable physician collaboration or supervision requirements.

Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program. Current, unrestricted APRN or PA license in the State of Florida. Minimum of three years of clinical experience required. Experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, inpatient rehabilitation, hospital medicine, or a related specialty preferred. Current DEA registration, as applicable. Current BLS and ACLS certifications. Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills. Ability to work independently within the established clinical framework while collaborating effectively with the supervising physician and interdisciplinary team.

Position Details and Benefits: Full-time position, Monday through Friday, with one weekend per month required. Scheduled coverage hours are 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.Providers are expected to complete daily patient rounds, clinical responsibilities, and required documentation on-site. Once these responsibilities are completed, providers may leave the hospital but must remain available by phone until 8:00 PM to address nursing questions, patient care concerns, and other clinical needs. Position requires coverage at both Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital locations in Lakewood Ranch and Wellen Park, Florida. Travel between facilities is required. Inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting with no emergency department. Clinical support and collaboration with designated PM&R physicians. Competitive compensation. Health insurance benefits.401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions. Join Our TeamAxel Rehabilitation is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting individuals throughout their recovery and rehabilitation. We are seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate, and motivated APRN or PA who values teamwork and is dedicated to helping patients achieve meaningful improvements in function, independence, and quality of life.\nCompany DescriptionAxel Health is a comprehensive continuum of care specialty group. Our goal is to provide our patients with exceptional care while in the post-acute setting, and to also provide them with a defined plan of care when they return home. By providing an achievable plan of care, our patients will be active participants in their health plan. They will be able to focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and ultimately achieve their desired quality of life. Our multidisciplinary approach to patient care will make us the areas leader in continuum of care medicine.

Company Description: Axel Health is a comprehensive continuum of care specialty group. Our goal is to provide our patients with exceptional care while in the post-acute setting, and to also provide them with a defined plan of care when they return home. By providing an achievable plan of care, our patients will be active participants in their health plan. They will be able to focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and ultimately achieve their desired quality of life. Our multidisciplinary approach to patient care will make us the areas leader in continuum of care medicine.