Advanced Practice Clinician, CAW

Alignment Health; California City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignment Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician to provide in-home assessments and care coordination for seniors and frail patients through the CAW program. The role focuses on preventive care and proactive disease management, aiming to reduce hospitalizations and health complications while improving quality of life.

Required licenses include NP or PA credentials and an active RN license with furnishing number for NP staff.

Qualifications

• One year of prior clinical or home care experience preferred.
• Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license required.
• Active RN license with furnishing number required (NPs only).
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant board certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments for Alignment Health members.
• Review medications and perform health screenings during visits.
• Educate patients by matching care needs with appropriate services.
• Identify diagnoses to inform care management and active treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with PCPs, specialists, and other team members.
• Lead and collaborate with a clinical team including nurses and care coordinators.

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

Physician Assistant license

RN license with furnishing number

NP/PA board certification

Job description

Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them.

The Advanced Practice Clinician in the Care Anywhere (CAW) program is designed to provide care and support to our Alignment Healthcare patients by providing an additional level of medical and social support in the comfort of their own home. This program is offered to eligible patients at no cost to them with the goal of preventing unnecessary hospitalizations, health complications, and unmanaged disease progression that can occur when timely clinical interventions are not provided or are not accessible.

• Conduct in-home assessments on Alignment members, medication review and health screenings
• Provide patient education by matching care desired with best care given
• Identify diagnoses to be assessed in care management and active medical management
• Partner and communicate with Regional Medical Officer and other team members to discuss and develop the most appropriate care plans possible based on the needs of our members/patients.
• Coordinate care with multiple stakeholders, including but not limited to PCPs, specialists, and ancillary providers.
• Lead broader clinical team which may include nurses, health coaches, social workers, and care coordinators

Preferred

One (1) year of prior clinical or home care experience. Experience in care of older adult (geriatric) patients preferred

Required

• Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
• Active RN License and Furnishing number (Must, upon hire) NP only
• Active Nurse Practitioner Board Certification/Physician Assistant Certification
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.