Field Remote Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Alignment Healthcare • San Diego, CA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Alignment Health is seeking a Field Remote Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for its Jump Start Assessment (JSA) program, a physician-led and advanced-practice-clinician-driven program supporting patients with complex and chronic care needs. The role works within an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, case managers, and other health care team members to coordinate clinical and home-based care. The position assesses patients, develops and coordinates care options and services to promote quality and cost-effective outcomes, and complies with Alignment policy and 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 annual or initial. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with two days per week conducting in-home assessments (along with some outpatient clinical work) and three days per week working from home.

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, DEA registration, and 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, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with end-of-life care discussions.

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, including comprehensive history-taking, physical examinations, medication reviews, and appropriate cognitive, depression, and safety screenings.
• Collect laboratory specimens in the home when appropriate.
• Identify diagnoses for active medical and care management, with a focus on chronic disease management.
• Communicate assessment findings to inform the primary care provider of potential gaps in care.
• Educate patients, families, and caretakers, emphasizing close monitoring and follow-up of patient needs.
• Identify appropriate community resources for referral.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations and maintain the security of protected health information.
• Participate in end-of-life care discussions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time