Physician Assistant PA

About the position Telos Health Systems is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to serve as an in-house SNF-ist, providing general medicine care to geriatric residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs). This role is ideal for a clinically confident provider who values autonomy, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in long-term care. At Telos, we offer more than a job — we offer a purpose-driven career. Our Physician Assistants play a critical role in improving residents’ quality of life while reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the facility’s primary internal medicine provider (SNF-ist).
• Manage care for short-term rehab and long-term care residents.
• Perform comprehensive health assessments, physical exams, and diagnoses.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions following established protocols.
• Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate and within scope.
• Conduct monthly stability visits for long-term residents.
• Evaluate residents with changes in condition.
• Participate in Advanced Care Planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, medical directors, and attending physicians.
• Complete accurate documentation and CPT coding.
• Facilitate referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.

Requirements

• Active, unencumbered Physician Assistant (PA) license in the applicable state
• Current DEA registration
• Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Strong communication and clinical leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Nice-to-haves

• At least one year of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or long-term care setting
• Experience caring for geriatric populations

Benefits

• Flexible work-life balance schedule
• Hybrid work model combining in-person care with virtual charting
• Company-provided equipment, including a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet with keyboard, case, stylus, and charger
• Telos swag
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with the company travel policy, including applicable minimum mileage thresholds
• Malpractice insurance (occurrence-based) with $1M/$3M coverage limits
• $1,000 annual allowance for continuing education (CEUs), DEA registration, and licensure reimbursement
• Additional professional development support
• 401(k) retirement plan through Nationwide
• Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental insurance through UnitedHealthcare
• Vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare
• Voluntary Benefits (through Aflac)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity coverage
• Critical illness coverage
• Voluntary life insurance (term or whole life options)
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) during the first and second years, with increases in subsequent years
• Six paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day