Advanced Practice Provider - Rheumatology

AndHealth • Christopher, IL

53d • Onsite

About The Position

AndHealth is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) with rheumatology experience to join its onsite care team and work with community partners. The APP supports all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and consultation, using a collaborative, whole-person approach tailored to each patient. The role includes developing and implementing personalized treatment plans, supporting clinical protocols, managing medications and testing, coordinating with care coaches and other providers, and contributing to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of AndHealth’s care model.

The position requires an active, unrestricted license in the state where the role is based, certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, and a master’s degree from an accredited program. Practical specialization in rheumatology is preferred. Candidates should be comfortable working independently and collaboratively, managing patient relationships through telehealth, using electronic health records and healthcare databases, and supporting a technology-enabled model of care. Additional health documentation and vaccination requirements apply.

AndHealth describes its culture as an ambitious startup environment that values creativity, innovation, learning, collaboration, and employee development. Full-time employees are eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, and more. AndHealth is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted license to practice in the state where the position is based.
• Certification as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C).
• Master’s degree from an accredited program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrated experience building rapport and managing patient relationships remotely using telehealth or virtual technology.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and healthcare databases, including documenting information needed to demonstrate clinical outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience delivering patient outcomes through various treatment modalities.
• Willingness to provide a strong patient experience and collaborate with AndHealth providers, care team members, and partners.
• Interest in building innovative, technology-enabled models of care and developing an evidence base for the model.
• Strong administrative and technical skills, including comfort using tablets, smart devices, macOS and Windows computers, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Slack, Teams, Zoom, and telephones.
• Trustworthy and accountable conduct, including the ability to handle confidential information.
• Proof of a negative TB skin test within the last 12 months.
• Documented MMR vaccination or blood titer proving immunity.
• Two documented varicella vaccine doses or blood titer proving immunity.
• Hepatitis B three-dose series.
• Influenza vaccination required.
• COVID-19 vaccination required.
• Additional health requirements may also apply.

Nice To Haves

• Practical specialization in rheumatology.
• Experience with integrative or functional medicine.

Responsibilities

• Create personalized treatment plans and work directly with patients to implement their care plans.
• Utilize and support detailed clinical treatment protocols developed and updated by AndHealth.
• Review cases managed by Health Coaches and provide feedback on recommended treatment plans.
• Assess medication readiness and eligibility, manage medications as appropriate, and order and interpret laboratory testing as needed.
• Review and oversee patient progress, coordinate care with coaches, discuss progress during clinical rounds, and serve as a clinical escalation point for coaches and other care team members outside regularly scheduled medical appointments.
• Collaborate with internal and external providers to help patients access care intended to reverse chronic diseases.
• Participate in innovating, evolving, and measuring the effectiveness of AndHealth’s model of care.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to meet evolving business needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term disability
• Ongoing opportunities to learn and grow personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time