Physiatry Physician Assistant

TRIO HEALTH PARTNERS

Physician Assistant – Physiatry (Skilled Nursing Facilities) Job Type: Full-time, W2 Work Location: In-person at the facility (multi-site rotation) Medical Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), Geriatrics, Long-Term Care, Post-Acute Medicine Supplemental Pay: Monthly bonus opportunities

Trio Health Partners is committed to delivering compassionate, proactive, and functionally focused care in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). Our interdisciplinary team includes Physiatrists (MD), Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Therapists — aligned around supporting the physical, emotional, and functional health of geriatric and post-acute patients.

Are you a Physician Assistant with a passion for rehab medicine, functional outcomes, and geriatric care?

As a Physiatry Physician Assistant, you will work in direct collaboration with a Physiatrist (MD) while supporting rehabilitative and medical management of patients recovering from orthopedic procedures, neurologic events, and other function-limiting conditions. You will play a critical role in optimizing recovery, reducing re-hospitalizations, and supporting patients’ return to independence.

What We Offer

Work-Life Balance & Schedule

• Flexible full-time Monday–Friday schedule

• No nights, weekends, or call

• Start your day anytime between 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Multi-Facility Coverage

• Work at designated SNF locations within a defined regional cluster

• Proactive scheduling — no last-minute travel surprises

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $110,000 – $130,000 based on experience

• Performance-based monthly bonus opportunities

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Plan

• 15 PTO days + 6 paid holidays + 1 CME day

• $1,000 annual CME reimbursement

• Malpractice & tail coverage provided

• State license & DEA reimbursement

• Employee referral bonus program

Technology

• Advanced, user-friendly EMR to support efficient documentation and workflow

Job Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in Illinois

• NCCPA certification required

• Experience in PM&R, orthopedics, neurology, geriatrics, internal medicine, or SNF/post-acute preferred

• Strong clinical skills in functional assessments, medical management, and rehab-aligned care planning

• Comfortable practicing with physician collaboration yet strong autonomy in routine patient management

• EMR proficiency and commitment to timely documentation and coordination

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will serve as a functional medicine specialist within the Skilled Nursing Facility:

• Conduct comprehensive medical and functional assessments

• Develop, adjust, and co-manage rehab treatment plans in partnership with the supervising Physiatrist

• Lead medical follow-ups to monitor progress, optimize pain management, and support safe mobility progression

• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and team rounds

• Collaborate with physical, occupational, and speech therapy teams to track and support rehab milestones

• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, recovery timelines, and functional expectations

• Complete thorough and compliant EMR documentation in a timely manner

• Support safe discharge planning and care transitions

• Serve as a trusted consult resource for musculoskeletal and neurologic concerns within the facility

Apply today and make a meaningful impact in patient recovery and quality of life. Join Trio Health Partners — where collaborative, outcomes-driven care is the standard.