Remote APP, Value Based Care

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Remote

About The Position

The APP provides virtual acute and chronic patient care in a value-based care setting. The role assesses patient health and wellness, evaluates compliance with care plans, and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Care includes taking histories, conducting remote physicals, monitoring therapies, prescribing medications, triaging calls, evaluating patient problems, documenting care, educating patients and families, and supporting continuity of care. The APP consults with other staff as needed and maintains patient confidentiality.

The position requires experience in orthopedics, a current state NP or PA license, the specified professional certification, and current CPR certification. The work is performed in a normal remote office environment, with some travel within the community. The employee must read and sign HOPCo’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Job requirements and conditions may change as organizational needs evolve.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program.
• Experience in orthopedics is required.
• Current state NP or PA license.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or the Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC).
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, medication administration, and delivering physical care according to treatment plans.
• Knowledge of patient health assessment and measuring and recording physiologic and growth indices.
• Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.
• Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
• Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or by phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
• Skill in evaluating and revising care plans based on patient changes.
• Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of the dependent medical practitioner.
• Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.

Nice To Haves

• MS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health status, wellness, and compliance with care plans, and determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Provide acute and chronic virtual care, including taking histories, conducting remote physicals, monitoring therapies, and prescribing medications.
• Triage patient calls and evaluate patient problems.
• Document patient information and care in patient records and maintain patient statistics.
• Educate patients and families as appropriate.
• Provide continuity of care.
• Consult with other staff as necessary.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time