Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (San Fernando Valley)

SCAN Health Insurance • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $125,400 - $179,300 • Remote

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Clinician provides and coordinates primary care to SCAN members to help keep seniors healthy and independent. The role provides patient-facing care to an assigned panel of members in their residences, most commonly in senior living communities or skilled nursing facilities. Care includes wellness exams and assessments, occasional urgent visits and telephonic triage, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, goals-of-care discussions, and chronic disease management.

The clinician develops comprehensive care plans with members, families, and living-community staff, and coordinates with case management, primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, ancillary providers, and community organizations to support continuity of care and shared decision-making. The clinician independently manages a visitation schedule according to practice protocols and member needs, monitors quality gaps, documents care, supports members and their communities, and contributes to clinical quality goals and workflow improvements. The role also includes virtual visits, community education events, and participation in an after-hours and weekend on-call program.

The position is remote/field based in the San Fernando Valley, California area and requires travel more than 75% of the time within the assigned area. A valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation are required. Employees may be eligible for differential pay. Employment offers are contingent on providing proof of tuberculosis screening upon hire or proof of a negative screening within the last year. A background check is required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a Nurse Practitioner program or certificate, or a master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant program; a comparable combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.
• Current California Nurse Practitioner license or California Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) in good standing.
• Knowledge of treatment for complex chronic diseases, including dementia, diabetes, heart failure, and COPD.
• Ability to identify health care needs and appropriately refer and coordinate with other resources and programs.
• Knowledge of HCC and ICD-10 coding and documentation.
• Knowledge of wound care and management.
• Knowledge of CMS guidelines and Medicare Advantage managed care.
• Comfort initiating goals-of-care and end-of-life discussions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a change-agent mindset to build relationships with healthcare teams and patients.
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain HIPAA requirements.
• Adaptability, openness to change, and problem-solving ability.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and electronic medical records, and openness to new technology.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch; bend, reach, lift, pull, push, and carry up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Travel more than 75% of the time in the assigned area; must have a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Provide proof of tuberculosis screening upon hire or proof of a negative screening within the last year, subject to the stated accommodation process.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Education in adult/geriatric medical care.
• Wound Care Certificate.
• Palliative Care Certificate.
• Multilingual or multicultural background.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate primary care for an assigned panel of members in their residences, commonly senior living communities or skilled nursing facilities.
• Conduct physical and wellness exams and assessments; provide occasional urgent medical visits and telephonic triage; administer vaccines; order and interpret diagnostic tests; initiate goals-of-care discussions; and manage chronic diseases.
• Identify members’ health care needs and develop comprehensive care plans with members, families, and living-community staff.
• Collaborate with case management to ensure timely access to appropriate services.
• Independently manage the visitation schedule according to practice protocols, member needs, and acuity.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians and other health professionals on disease prevention, health promotion, and chronic disease management; partner with primary care physicians for clinical oversight and guidance.
• Coordinate with specialists, hospitals, ancillary providers, and community-based organizations to promote continuity of care, shared decision-making, and member advocacy.
• Monitor and address clinical quality gaps in partnership with other care providers.
• Document member visits and interactions promptly according to established protocols.
• Serve as a direct resource for members, their families, communities, and support staff.
• Participate in events with the Integrated Care Sales team to build member awareness and educate communities.
• Initiate and complete virtual health visits as needed to support accurate triage and reduce drive time.
• Participate in the after-hours and weekend on-call program.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops and professional publications.
• Contribute to quality healthcare goals by closing care gaps, attending high-risk group discussions, and optimizing clinical workflows and protocols.
• Actively support SCAN’s vision and goals and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus program.
• Robust wellness program.
• Generous paid time off.
• Eleven paid holidays per year plus one floating holiday.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match and contribution.
• Employee recognition program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunity to contribute to work that makes a difference for members and the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time