Field Remote Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Must be able to conduct home visits in San Diego, CA)

Alignment Health; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignment Health is seeking a Field Remote Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Care Anywhere program in California. This role delivers in-home assessments, health screenings, and care coordination for Alignment Health patients while combining remote work with essential in-person visits.

The position requires CA licensure, a master’s degree in an accredited NP or PA program, and board certification.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical or home care experience preferred.
• Spanish-speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments on Alignment members.
• Review medications and perform health screenings.
• Identify diagnoses for care management and medical management.
• Collaborate with Regional Medical Officer and team to plan care.
• Coordinate care with PCPs, specialists, and ancillary providers.
• Lead a clinical team of nurses, health coaches, and coordinators.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

EMR experience

Geriatric care

Education

Master’s degree (NP or PA)

Tools

EMR software

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. 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 a part of 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.

Responsibilities:

1. 1. M-F schedule. Two days a week conduct in-home assessments on Alignment members, medication review and health screenings and 3 days a week work from home.
2. 2. Provide patient education by matching care desired with best care given
3. 3. Identify diagnoses to be assessed in care management and active medical management
4. 4. 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.
5. 5. Coordinate care with multiple stakeholders, including but not limited to PCPs, specialists, and ancillary providers.
6. 6. Lead broader clinical team which may include nurses, health coaches, social workers, and care coordinators

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. Spanish Speaking 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 Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license for the state of California
• Active Nurse Practitioner Board Certification/Physician Assistant Certification
• NPI Number, DEA, Valid BLS
• Valid 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.

1. 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: $130,332.00 - $195,498.00

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.