Field Remote Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC in; San Diego (CA); Hybride; USD 113 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Alignment Health in California is seeking a Field Remote Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join the Jump Start Assessment program. You will perform in-home assessments for plan members, with some outpatient clinical work, and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality, cost-effective care.

The role requires CA NP/PA licensure, geriatric care experience preferred, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited NP Program or PA program.
• Active California state Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license; NPI, DEA and BLS credentials.
• Preferred: One year of clinical/home care experience; EMR experience and geriatric care exposure are advantages.
• Strong communication, problem solving and time management in a fast-paced setting.

Responsabilités

• Perform in-home assessments 2 days/week (with some outpatient work) and 3 days/week from home.
• In-home assessments include history, exam, med review and cognitive/depression/safety screenings.
• Comfort with end-of-life discussions is imperative.
• Collect laboratory specimens in home when appropriate.
• Identify diagnoses for active medical and care management of chronic disease.
• Communicate findings to inform PCP of care gaps.
• Educate patient/family with emphasis on close monitoring and follow-up.
• Refer to community resources as needed and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Adhere to policy and federal/state regulations.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Formation

Master’s degree in NP/PA program

Active California NP/PA license

NPI, DEA, BLS

Description du poste

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. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. 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. Together. The Field Remote Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will be part of the Jump Start Assessment (JSA) program is a physician-led and advanced practice clinician-driven program that is intended to care for and support Alignment Healthcare patients with complex and chronic care needs. Works within an interdisciplinary team environment that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, case managers, and other health care team members to ensure proper delivery of clinical and home-based patient care. Assess’, develops, and coordinates options and services promoting quality care in order to achieve optimal health care outcomes while also ensuring cost-effective care complying with Alignment policy and all state and federal regulations. Our members are typically aged 65 and over and home and virtual visits will be between 45 and 60 minutes depending on whether it is an annual or initial visit.

Responsibilities:

• 1. M-F schedule. 2 days a week conduct in-home assessments (with some outpatient clinical work) on health plan members and 3 days a week working from home.
• 2. In-Home Assessments will include obtaining comprehensive history, physical exam, medication review, and appropriate cognitive/depression/safety screenings.
• 3. Comfort with End-of-life care discussions imperative.
• 4. Laboratory specimen collection in the home setting when appropriate.
• 5. Identify diagnoses to be used in active medical management and care management of patients with focus on chronic disease management.
• 6. Communicate findings of the patient assessment to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care.
• 7. Provide patient/family/caretaker education, with an emphasis on close monitoring and follow up of patient needs.
• 8. Emphasis on knowledge of appropriate community resources for referral.
• 9. Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI).

Job Requirements:

Experience:

• Required: None
• Preferred: One (1) year of prior clinical or home care experience. Previous EMR experience preferred. Experience in care of older adult (geriatric) patients preferred

Education:

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

Specialized Skills:

• Required: Ability to communicate positively, professionally and effectively with others.

Problem-Solving Skills:

• Effective problem solving, organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Licensure:

• Required: Active California state Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
• Active Nurse Practitioner Board Certification/Physician Assistant Certification
• NPI Number, DEA, Valid BLS
• Valid California driver license and current automobile insurance

Preferred: Essential Physical Functions:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• 2. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay Range: $113,332.00 - $169,999.00 Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.

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.

Alignment Health is championing a new path in senior care that empowers members to age well and live their most vibrant lives. Our mission-focused team makes high-quality, low-cost care a reality for members every day. Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most. We believe that great work comes from people who are inspired to be their best. We've built a team of people who want to make a difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. Come join the team that is changing health care — one person at a time.