State Traveler - Nurse Practitioner (Illinois)

Advantmed•Belleville, IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

Advantmed is a leading healthcare solutions company focused on improving healthcare outcomes through comprehensive risk adjustment, quality improvement, and patient engagement programs. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our full-time provider network and support members across Southern Michigan. In this role, you will perform in-home wellness visits and risk adjustment assessments for Medicare and other eligible patient populations. Your work will contribute to accurate clinical documentation, identification of care gaps, and delivery of high-quality, value-based healthcare. The State Traveler Provider is responsible for conducting comprehensive in-home health assessments, Annual Wellness Visits, and preventive screenings while traveling throughout Southern Michigan. This role supports quality improvement initiatives, risk adjustment documentation, and patient education to enhance overall healthcare outcomes.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Illinois.
National board certification applicable to NP specialty.
Minimum of 3 years of direct patient care experience.
Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, geriatrics, urgent care, or related settings.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout Southern Michigan.
Ability to travel frequently by own vehicle throughout assigned territories.
Ability to enter and work within patient homes.
Ability to lift and carry clinical equipment as needed.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, and walk for extended periods during patient visits.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Medicare populations.
Prior experience conducting in-home assessments or risk adjustment visits.
EMR proficiency.
Bilingual language skills.
Familiarity with value-based care and quality gap closure initiatives.

Responsibilities

Travel to members' homes and conduct comprehensive health evaluations.
Perform Annual Wellness Visits and health assessments for members with chronic conditions.
Complete comprehensive medical history review, physical examinations, review of systems, vital signs collection, and medication review and reconciliation.
Perform preventive health screenings, as applicable, including Hemoglobin A1C, Spirometry, Kidney Health Evaluation (KED), Diabetic Retinal Exam (DRE), Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT), and Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Screening.
Deliver preventive health education and counseling.
Educate patients on disease prevention, medication adherence, and chronic condition management.
Encourage informed healthcare decisions and obtain appropriate consent.
Conduct goals-of-care discussions when appropriate.
Promote patient engagement and participation in healthcare programs.
Identify clinically relevant conditions and diagnoses for risk adjustment and care management.
Document findings accurately and communicate information for post-visit summaries.
Assist in identifying and closing quality care gaps, including preventive screenings, laboratory testing, and follow-up care.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical quality measures and patient outcomes.
Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Complete accurate, compliant, and timely EMR documentation.
Follow organizational policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain professional licensure and certifications.
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of organizational objectives.