FT Halethorpe Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) APP Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Care2u•Halethorpe, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Care2U is a fast-growing healthcare company delivering acute and urgent in-home care throughout the Greater Baltimore area. Its goal is to keep patients at home and out of the hospital while providing a patient-centered care experience. The Mobile Integrated Health Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provides field-based care in patients’ homes in collaboration with Telehealth Emergency Physicians. The role is suited to an experienced clinician who can work independently and make complex clinical decisions within a physician-led, home-based care model. The position is full-time and based on the road, with a service territory covering Baltimore County and city, Howard County, and Anne Arundel County. Candidates must hold a valid Maryland medical license. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, including two weekend shifts per month, with on-demand responses.

Requirements

Master’s degree in NP or PA Studies from an accredited university.
Valid NP or PA certification and license to practice in Maryland.
Ability to meet credentialing requirements, including DEA certificate and BLS certification.
Valid Maryland driver’s license.
Three years of emergency department or hospitalist medicine practice.
Ability to carry a backpack weighing 30–40 pounds during patient visits.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in geriatric medicine, hospital at home, or post-acute care.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-person home visits to manage acute illnesses and injuries.
Provide treatment and clinical management consistent with evidence-based guidelines.
Collaborate with field providers and care coordinators to manage complex care needs in the home.
Assess acute and chronically ill patients for risk factors, including medication compliance and side effects, limited mobility, impaired nutrition, fall safety, and social isolation.
Maintain a safe, secure, equitable, and healthy work environment by following safety procedures and quality standards and complying with regulations.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and Care2U policy.
Complete patient records in the Electronic Health Record in a timely manner, meeting acute care compliance standards and capturing patient acuity.
Respond to on-demand and scheduled calls, focusing on quality and efficiency metrics to improve the patient experience.
Adhere to Care2U's HIPLAC acute care standards and clinical protocols.