Field Remote Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
About The Position
The Field Remote Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant works in Alignment Health’s Jump Start Assessment (JSA) program, a physician-led and advanced practice clinician-driven program supporting patients with complex and chronic care needs. The position works within an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, case managers, and other health care team members to deliver clinical and home-based patient care. The clinician assesses patients, develops and coordinates care options and services, promotes quality and cost-effective outcomes, and complies with Alignment Health policies and applicable state and federal regulations. Members are typically age 65 and older. Home and virtual visits last approximately 45 to 60 minutes, depending on whether the visit is an annual or initial assessment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with two days each week conducting in-home assessments (including some outpatient clinical work) and three days working from home. The role includes comprehensive assessments, chronic disease management, care coordination, patient and caregiver education, and communication with primary care providers about potential gaps in care.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Active California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
- Active Nurse Practitioner board certification or Physician Assistant certification.
- NPI number and DEA registration.
- Valid BLS certification.
- Valid California driver license and current automobile insurance.
- Ability to communicate positively, professionally, and effectively with others.
- Effective problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior clinical or home care experience.
- Previous EMR experience.
- Experience caring for older adult (geriatric) patients.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-home assessments two days per week, with some outpatient clinical work, and work from home three days per week.
- Obtain comprehensive patient histories, perform physical examinations, review medications, and complete appropriate cognitive, depression, and safety screenings during in-home assessments.
- Conduct laboratory specimen collection in the home when appropriate.
- Identify diagnoses for active medical and care management, with a focus on chronic disease management.
- Communicate assessment findings to primary care providers to inform them of potential gaps in care.
- Educate patients, families, and caretakers, emphasizing close monitoring and follow-up of patient needs.
- Identify and refer patients to appropriate community resources.
- Comply with HIPAA regulations and maintain the security of protected health information.
- Work within an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate appropriate clinical and home-based patient care.
- Participate in end-of-life care discussions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
