Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-Field Remote
About The Position
Alignment Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to manage complex patients in a collaborative, coordinated, home-based setting. The provider works with physicians, other advanced practice providers, social workers, case managers, nutritionists, and other health care team members, and participates in multidisciplinary conferences focused on high-risk members. The role uses tools including a home monitoring system, Epic EMR, and a proprietary decision-support tool. The schedule is 3.5 days per week conducting in-home assessments, with some outpatient clinical work, and 1.5 days per week working from home. Providers see a maximum of five members per day. Work hours are Monday through Friday during traditional business hours, with no call and no weekends. The role requires an active state license and board certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, at least one year of prior clinical experience, computer literacy and EMR proficiency, and a valid driver license and current automobile insurance. Role-specific credentials and certifications are listed below. Experience caring for older adults and home care experience are preferred. Pay range: $91,651–$137,477.
Requirements
- At least one year of prior clinical experience.
- Computer literacy and EMR proficiency.
- Active state license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Active board certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Medicare Part D prescriber.
- Valid driver license and current automobile insurance.
- Nurse Practitioner credentials: active NP license and furnishing number upon hire; NPI number upon start; DEA number and AANP or ANCC board certification within six months of start; valid BLS upon start.
- Physician Assistant credentials: active PA license upon hire; NPI number upon start; DEA number and NCCPA board certification within six months of start; valid BLS upon start.
- Knowledge of current clinical standards of care.
- Ability to work independently.
Nice To Haves
- Experience caring for older adult (geriatric) patients.
- Home care experience.
- Excellent administrative, organizational, and verbal skills.
- Effective communication skills, especially with older adults.
- Previous EPIC experience.
- Valid ACLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-home assessments, with some outpatient clinical work, for health plan members, seeing a maximum of five members per day.
- Obtain comprehensive histories and perform physical examinations, medication reviews, and appropriate cognitive, depression, and safety screenings.
- Participate in end-of-life care discussions.
- Collect laboratory specimens in the home when appropriate.
- Identify diagnoses for active medical management and care management, focusing 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 referrals.
- Comply with HIPAA regulations and maintain the security of protected health information.
- Work collaboratively with the health care team and participate in multidisciplinary conferences focused on high-risk members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
