Field Remote Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together. As a leader in the care of older adults, we are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) who enjoys managing complex patients in a collaborative, highly coordinated home-based setting. The provider will work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, case managers, nutritionists, and other members of our health care team, as well as participate in multidisciplinary conferences that focus on the most high-risk members. He/she will have access to advanced technology, including an innovative, patient-friendly home monitoring system, Epic EMR, and a proprietary decision support tool that synthesizes data from a variety of sources into actionable alerts that drive care. General Duties/Responsibilities (May include but are not limited to)
- Monday-Friday schedule; no call and no weekend requirements
- Conduct in-home assessments 3.5 days a week (with some outpatient clinical work) on health plan members with 1.5 days a week remote.
- In-Home Assessments will include obtaining comprehensive history, physical exam, medication review, and appropriate cognitive/depression/safety screenings.
- Comfort with End-of-life care discussions imperative.
- Laboratory specimen collection in the home setting when appropriate.
- Identify diagnoses to be used in active medical management and care management of patients with focus on chronic disease management.
- Communicate findings of the patient assessment to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care.
- Provide patient/family/caretaker education, with an emphasis on close monitoring and follow up of patient needs.
- Emphasis on knowledge of appropriate community resources for referral.
- Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI). Supervisory responsibilities N/A Minimum Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum Experience Computer literacy/EMR proficiency At least one (1) year prior clinical experience Education/Licensure Active state license as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Active Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Board Certification Medicare Part D Prescriber Valid driver license and current automobile insurance NP (Nurse Practitioner) Active NP License (Must, upon hire) Furnishing number (Must, upon hire) NPI Number (Must, upon start) DEA Number (Must, within 6 months of start) Board Certification AANP, ANCC (Must, within 6 months of start) Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) (Must, upon start) Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Preferred) PA (Physician Assistant) Active PA License (Must, upon hire) NPI Number (Must, upon start) DEA Number (Must, within 6 months of start) Board Certification NCCPA (Must, within 6 months of start) Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) (Must, upon start) Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Preferred) Other Knowledge of current clinical standards of care Ability to work independently Experience in care of older adult (geriatric) patients preferred Home care experience preferred Excellent administrative, organizational, and verbal skills preferred Effective communication skills especially with older adults preferred Previous EPIC experience preferred but not required preferred Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Physical Functions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and rea