Field Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Jobtailor; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignment Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to conduct in-home assessments, provide care coordination, and deliver patient education. The role combines weekly in-home visits with outpatient work and requires collaboration with PCPs, specialists, and a broader clinical team.

A California license and NP/PA board certification are required, with EMR experience preferred. The position supports care management, aims to prevent hospitalizations, and focuses on geriatric

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited NP Program or PA program is required.
• Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant California license is required.
• Active Nurse Practitioner Board Certification/Physician Assistant Certification is required.
• NPI Number is required.
• DEA is required.
• Valid BLS is required.
• Valid Driver License and current automobile insurance is required.
• Ability to communicate positively, professionally and effectively with others.
• Effective problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• One year of prior clinical or home care experience preferred.
• Previous EMR experience preferred.
• Experience caring for older adult (geriatric) patients preferred.
• Ability to perform in-home visits and meet physical requirements (lifting up to 20 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments and develop care plans for patients.
• Coordinate with PCPs, specialists, and ancillary providers.
• Lead a clinical team including nurses, health coaches, social workers, and care coordinators.
• Provide patient education and align desired care with best care.
• Identify diagnoses for care management and active medical management.
• Partner with Regional Medical Officer to develop care plans.
• Help prevent hospitalizations and disease progression.
• Provide home-based care to Alignment Healthcare patients.

Skills

In-Home Assessments

Patient Education

Care Coordination

Diagnosis Identification

Care Plan Development

Clinical Management

Geriatric Care

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Professionalism

Education

Master’s degree from accredited NP/PA program

Active NP or PA California license

Active NP Board Certification/PA Certification

NPI Number

DEA

Valid BLS

Tools

EMR

Job description

• Conduct in-home assessments 3.5 days per week, with some outpatient clinical work


• Perform remote work 1.5 days per week


• Provide patient education by matching desired care with best care given


• Identify diagnoses for care management and active medical management


• Partner with the Regional Medical Officer and other team members to develop appropriate care plans


• Coordinate care with PCPs, specialists, and ancillary providers


• Lead a broader clinical team that may include nurses, health coaches, social workers, and care coordinators


• Provide care and support to eligible Alignment Healthcare patients in their homes


• Help prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, health complications, and unmanaged disease progression

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited NP Program or PA program


• Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant California license


• Active Nurse Practitioner Board Certification/Physician Assistant Certification


• NPI Number


• DEA


• Valid BLS


• Valid Driver License and current automobile insurance


• Ability to communicate positively, professionally and effectively with others


• Effective problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment


• One year of prior clinical or home care experience preferred


• Previous EMR experience preferred


• Experience caring for older adult (geriatric) patients preferred


• Ability to perform in-home visits and meet the stated physical requirements, including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting in-home assessments and developing care plans for patients, particularly older adults, while effectively coordinating with healthcare teams. Holds necessary certifications and licenses to provide high-quality patient care and education.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master’s Degree From Accredited NP Program Or PA Program


• Active Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant California License


• Active Nurse Practitioner Board Certification/Physician Assistant Certification


• One Year Of Prior Clinical Or Home Care Experience


• EMR Experience

Hard Skills

• In-Home Assessments


• Patient Education


• Care Coordination


• Diagnosis Identification


• Care Plan Development


• Clinical Management


• Geriatric Patient Care


• Problem-Solving


• Organizational Skills


• Time-Management Skills

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication


• Professionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

• NPI Number


• DEA


• Valid BLS
  
• Active Nurse Practitioner Board Certification


• Physician Assistant Certification

Industry Keywords

• Home Care


• Patient Care


• Healthcare Team Coordination


• Preventive Care


• Clinical Support

Tools & Technologies

• EMR