Geriatric Positions (3)
Psychiatric APP (NP/PA) – Center for Healthy Aging / Geriatrics
2 Locations
Clinic Medical Assistant (MA-C) - Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Program - Full Time (40 hours/week)
Ellensburg, WA
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Primary Care, Geriatrics
Saxonburg PA, 16056
Why Choose Geriatric
Built for Older-Adult Care
Memory Care Expertise
Support residents living with dementia through cognitive assessment, careful medication review, and close coordination with families and facility care teams.
SNF & Assisted Living
Work across nursing homes, memory care, and assisted living facilities.
Aging Population
Growing demand as 10,000+ Americans turn 65 daily.
Memory Care
Work in dedicated dementia and memory-support units.
Nursing Homes
Work in long-term care, assisted living, and SNF facilities.
Polypharmacy
Expert medication management for complex geriatric patients.
Geriatric Salary
Average geriatric NP salary:
$115k
Before You Apply
What You Need
NP Certification
Active national NP certification in your population focus.
State License
APRN licensure and prescriptive authority.
DEA Registration
Required for prescribing controlled substances.
Geriatric Experience
Knowledge of age-specific pharmacokinetics and Medicare billing.
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FAQ
Geriatric NP Questions
What does a geriatric NP do?
Geriatric NPs specialize in caring for older adults: chronic disease management, polypharmacy review, cognitive and functional assessment, fall prevention, and care coordination with families and facility teams — across nursing homes, assisted living, home-based care, and outpatient clinics.
What salary do geriatric NPs earn?
Geriatric NP salaries typically fall within the standard NP range of roughly $95K-$160K. Facility circuit roles covering multiple nursing homes often pay more due to travel and autonomous practice requirements.
What qualifications are needed?
An active APRN license, national NP certification, DEA registration, and experience with geriatric populations. Knowledge of Medicare billing, capacity evaluations, and age-specific pharmacokinetics is highly valued.
What settings hire geriatric NPs?
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), memory care units, assisted living communities, geriatric outpatient clinics, home-based primary care programs, home health agencies, and hospital medicine teams.
Why is demand for geriatric NPs growing?
Roughly 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day, and older adults manage more chronic conditions and more medications than any other age group — creating steady demand for NPs in long-term care and geriatric practice.