Job Description

Nurse Practitioner – Dementia & Geriatric Specialty

Practice at the top of your license. Build relationships. Change how dementia care is delivered.

Do you want the time and support to truly care for older adults living with cognitive impairment—and the families who love them?

Are you looking for a role where your clinical judgment is trusted, your schedule is sustainable, and your work has deep meaning?

Kitwood Health is a physician-collaborative, NP-forward practice dedicated exclusively to cognitive care. We partner with primary care practices to deliver comprehensive dementia care — focused on early diagnosis, thoughtful planning, caregiver support, and longitudinal follow-up across the disease course.

Why NPs Choose Kitwood Health

• Autonomous, NP-led practice with physician collaboration and specialty support
• Daytime, weekday-focused schedule with flexibility and rare after-hours accommodations
• Hybrid role with a mix of in-person and some work from home
• Longer visits and continuity of care —quality over volume
• Robust clinical support , including care coordinators, streamlined systems, and dementia-specific workflows
• Mentorship and specialty expertise in dementia and palliative care
• Clear growth pathways into team leadership, mentorship, and program development roles

The Role

The Kitwood NP provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to older adults with cognitive impairment ranging from MCI to advanced dementia. You will follow patients and families longitudinally, serving as a trusted clinical partner throughout diagnosis, progression, and care transitions.

Key Responsibilities

Cognitive Assessment & Diagnosis

• Conduct comprehensive cognitive evaluations
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing (labs, imaging, neuropsychological assessments)
• Communicate diagnoses with clarity, compassion, and sensitivity

Ongoing Cognitive & Symptom Management

• Develop and manage individualized, evidence-based care plans across all stages of dementia
• Partner with caregivers and care teams on behavioral and symptom management strategies

Functional & Safety Assessment

• Assess ADLs, IADLs, mobility, fall risk, and home safety
• Recommend supportive services, assistive devices, and environmental modifications

Care Coordination & Clinical Leadership

• Coordinate care across primary care, neurology, psychiatry, social work, therapy, and community resources
• Serve as a clinical escalation point for the interdisciplinary care team

Care Partner Education & Support

• Educate caregivers on disease progression, symptom management, and realistic expectations
• Provide support during crises, transitions, and emotionally complex situations

Advance Care Planning & Future Preparedness

• Lead proactive planning to reduce avoidable hospitalizations and crisis escalation
• Facilitate goals-of-care discussions, advance directives, POLST forms, and surrogate decision-making

Qualifications

• Active APRN licensure in the state
• 3+ years of experience in geriatrics, neurology, dementia care, or related fields
• Relevant certification (PMHNP, AGNP, GS-C, or similar) preferred
• Strong communication skills with cognitively impaired patients and families
• Comfort with longitudinal care, caregiver dynamics, and end-of-life discussions
• A collaborative, thoughtful approach to complex care

About Kitwood Health

Kitwood Health is a rapidly growing, mission-driven practice redefining dementia care. We believe clinicians do their best work when they are supported, respected, and given the time to care deeply.

Job Tags

Full time, Weekday work

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