Nurse Practitioner-Part Time-Chesapeake, VA

Job Description

Legacy Care’s independent medical group is committed to providing excellent patient care in post‑acute care settings throughout Virginia. Our mission is to tailor healthcare experiences to address the unique needs of patients across the continuum of care. Our clinicians thrive in an environment that encourages autonomy, fosters a cooperative team spirit, and offers flexible scheduling options.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our team part‑time in Chesapeake, VA. The successful clinician will provide high‑quality primary and acute care to residents within post‑acute and long‑term care settings. This role emphasizes clinical judgement, collaborative practice with facility teams, and the ability to manage both routine and complex medical issues while supporting resident‑centered goals.

• Flexible part‑time scheduling to support a healthy work‑life balance

• Competitive compensation reflective of experience and scope of practice

• Clinical autonomy within a collaborative interdisciplinary team

• Comprehensive administrative support including streamlined credentialing and in‑house billing

• Access to discounted medical malpractice insurance

• Opportunities for professional development and peer consultation

• Provide timely on‑site assessment, diagnosis and management of acute clinical changes for residents in post‑acute and long‑term care settings

• Manage chronic medical conditions with a focus on preserving function, reducing hospitalizations and optimizing quality of life

• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations, develop individualized care plans and set measurable goals in collaboration with residents, families and facility staff

• Order, interpret and act upon diagnostic tests; initiate treatments and arrange specialist referrals as necessary

• Provide safe and effective medication management including reconciliation, monitoring and deprescribing when appropriate

• Document clinical encounters accurately and promptly in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

• Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams through care‑planning meetings, rounds and family conferences to ensure coordinated, person‑centered care

• Support facility quality and safety initiatives such as infection prevention, falls reduction and medication safety

• Provide clinical leadership and education to facility staff as needed

• Master’s or Doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited institution

• Current and unrestricted Virginia Nurse Practitioner license and any required state credentials

• Current DEA registration as required for scope of practice

• Experience working in post‑acute, long‑term care, geriatric or similar clinical settings preferred

• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record systems and accurate clinical documentation

• Strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

• Commitment to compassionate, person‑centered care, cultural sensitivity and ethical practice

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; additional certifications (ACLS, PALS) desirable depending on facility needs

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability.