Physician Assistant

Nest Health • Remote, Remote

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Nest Health is a value-based care provider focused on high-risk families, offering comprehensive medical, behavioral, and social care. Founded in 2022, Nest provides in-home and virtual care, including primary adult and pediatric care, mental health support, vaccinations, chronic condition management, and social services. The company has established partnerships to provide care for thousands of families and is expanding nationally.

Requirements

• Completion of Physician Assistant accredited program and an active, unrestricted license to practice in Louisiana is required
• Experience (at least 2 years) providing clinical services to pediatric (including newborns) and adult patients with both chronic medical and behavioral health conditions, and interest in serving underserved, vulnerable populations
• Demonstrated proficiency, prior experience, and/or willingness to train in clinical nursing skills such as blood drawing (venipuncture & phlebotomy), patient assessments and care plan reinforcement for common adult and pediatric chronic conditions such as diabetes, respiratory concerns, hypertension, CHF, depression, etc.
• Proven skills, knowledge base, and judgment necessary for independent clinical decision-making and problem-solving
• Available to work a full-time, five-day work week and participate in rotating call schedule that includes occasional evening and weekend days each month
• Maintains current CPR certification (BLS)
• Access to reliable transportation and willingness to comply with all the terms of the Nest Motor Vehicle Safety Policy
• Must be willing to relocate to New Orleans, Louisiana
• This is a mobile job that will be providing service in family homes
• Must have a driver’s license, a car (mileage is reimbursed), auto insurance, and the ability to drive to the homes of Nest families and carry portable healthcare supplies
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times
• Please note, this position will involve educating and encouraging vaccination against COVID-19

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as the leader of an interdisciplinary care team preferred
• Experience in a startup environment is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Manage a panel of families as the primary care provider to improve whole-family health through longitudinal primary and preventive care, care management, and care coordination in the home setting and virtual care modalities as appropriate (video, phone, SMS)
• Practice with the support of a robust interdisciplinary team, including MDs, LCSWs, RNs, psychiatrists, dieticians, and medical assistants
• Utilize Nest Health’s electronic health record and care management tools to collect data, document member interactions in the field, organize information, track tasks, and communicate with your team, members, and community resources
• Attend daily team huddles and weekly case conferences to advise on physical health needs and establish health goals as part of member’s NAP (Nest Action Plan)
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases, prescribe and reconcile appropriate medications, and educate patients about their conditions and medications
• Order, administer, obtain, and record diagnostic tests
• Provide information and assistance through advocacy, navigation support, and education to Nest families on availability and eligibility of health and social care services.
• Participate in outreach efforts to Nest families including explaining program details to potential families.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and life options
• Generous PTO
• Family-centric health support with access to Lyric’s comprehensive services for urgent care, behavioral health, psychology, and psychiatry for you and your entire family, including virtual veterinary care for your pets
• Company supported Parental Leave for both primary/non-primary care givers with options for a tiered return to work, and eligibility to receive additional hours PTO for Prenatal Care and Backup Childcare
• Reimbursement for work- related vehicle expenses, including commuting and travel costs, for staff who drive as part of their job responsibilities
• Opportunity to receive up to $3,000/year Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational and professional development by covering a portion of costs relating to fees, course materials, or other related expenses
• Employer sponsored short-term and long-term disability benefits to provide financial support in the event of illness or injury that prevents you from working
• Enrollment in 401 (k) Retirement Plan through Human Interest to help save for your future with flexible contribution options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree