Advanced Practice Provider PACE/Geriatric Care

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 77,145 - 88,166; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Vacation time

Well-being time

Sick leave

CME time

Salary incentives

Relocation services

Health, life, dental, and retirement

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a provider to deliver primary care to PACE enrollees in Peoria, IL, with in-home visits and center days. You’ll assess, plan, and implement care plans for frail elder participants as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role supports geriatrics care in the Tri-County area, requiring state licensure as an APP and certifications. It offers a competitive compensation package with benefits and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program.
• Current Illinois license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
• Certification by the ANCC or NCCPA.
• Minimum of two years of APP experience in geriatrics or related field.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Proficiency in EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Medical Director, provides primary care to participants.
• Performs physical assessments of new PACE Enrollees and semi-annual reassessments.
• Develops and implements plans of care for program participants.
• Evaluates participant complaints and provides appropriate treatment.
• Provides teaching and education to participants and caregivers.
• Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Conducts in-home visits as needed.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Education

Master’s degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies

Illinois license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant

ANCC or NCCPA certification

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $55.20 - $63.65/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, provides primary care to participants. Performs physical assessments of new PACE Enrollees, semi-annual reassessments of participants and develops and implements appropriate plans of care for program participants. Evaluates participant physical complaints and provides appropriate treatment. Provides participants and caregiver teaching and education. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan, care for, and provide services to frail elder participants according to assigned responsibilities. Provides in home visits during the day as needs arise.

• The PACE Program is defined as the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. PACE is a Medicare and Medicaid program that helps people meet their health care needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility.


• Monday–Friday role with flexibility and shaping


• Will have mixture of home visits and time at PACE center in Peoria


• PACE specific EMR


• Work with geriatric patients in the Tri-County area

The Perks

• Generous paid time off from Day One!


• Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge


• Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!


• Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member


• CME time and dollars


• Competitive base salary + incentives


• Concierge relocation services


• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans


• Paid occurrence based malpractice

OSF Community

• Five years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.


• OSF HealthCare has had APPs providing care with us for over 40 years!


• OSF Advanced Practice Provider Orientation to ensure you have all the resources you need to succeed as a provider


• APP leaders are throughout OSF making a difference in the care patients receive


• Empowering environment to help you grow your career

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program


• Current Illinois license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant


• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)


• Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in geriatrics or a related field is preferred


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications


• Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.