Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Hampden County, MA
About The Position
Senior Care Options (SCO) and One Care (OC) are integrated care delivery programs that coordinate members’ clinical care. The Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) provides care to the plans’ highest-risk members in nursing homes and community settings, supporting access to care and helping patients navigate care across settings. The role is based within a commutable distance of Hampden County, Massachusetts, with flexibility to work remotely and approximately 75% field-based travel in Hampden County and surrounding areas. The clinician conducts comprehensive assessments, supports members in nursing homes and community settings, collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, and provides counseling and education to patients and caregivers. The position also involves advanced illness and care-planning discussions, accurate clinical documentation, and evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing as appropriate.
Requirements
- NPs must have active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care; alternatively, PAs must have current NCCPA certification and unrestricted state licensure.
- Active, unrestricted licensure in the state of practice, or ability to obtain it by the start date, without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations.
- Active and unrestricted driver's license.
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority, or ability to obtain it after hire, per state regulations, unless prohibited in the state of practice.
- Ability to navigate varied environments and sit, stand, or kneel as needed to perform duties.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Clinician; long-term care experience preferred.
- Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living, or home care.
- Experience meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social, and/or functional needs.
- Understanding of geriatrics and chronic illness.
- Understanding of advanced illness and end-of-life discussions.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, including reviewing past medical history, reconciling medications, checking vital signs, and performing physical exams.
- Perform evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing as appropriate.
- Support members in nursing home and community settings.
- Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD-10 conditions.
- Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations.
- Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase program.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
