Geriatric NP/PA: Primary Care for Seniors in LTC

Longevity Health; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Longevity Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to manage a panel of long-term care members, perform comprehensive assessments, and develop individualized care plans.

You will participate in care team meetings, communicate with families and PCPs, and ensure alignment with members’ goals. The role requires licensure, DEA, and Medicare provider numbers, with autonomy in a nursing home setting.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Master of Science in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner from a nationally accredited program OR Master’s Degree from a nationally accredited program.
• Experience working in the nursing home environment is strongly desired.
• Computer/Technology proficiency required.
• The ability to engage and communicate effectively with physicians, members, and family members.
• Self-directed but functions well in a team environment.
• Excellent clinical skills—assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing specifically for the chronically ill population.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, organization, and prioritization skills.
• State unrestricted licensed Advanced Practice Nurse, National Board certification (AANP, ANCC or AACN) as an Adult, Family, Geriatric or Primary Care nurse practitioner OR state unrestricted licensed Physician’s Assistant NCCPA board certified required.
• DEA License required.
• Must have an active national provider number (NPI) and an active Medicare provider number.
• Must be eligible to participate in the Medicare program as a provider and registered.
• Valid state driver's license with a good driving record and proof of automobile insurance required.
• Auto liability insurance declaration page with minimum limits required by your state of residence. You will be responsible for providing this proof of coverage on an annual basis.

Responsibilities

• Provides collaborative primary care and services to a panel of members.
• Delivers ISNP Model of Care activities, develops and implements advanced care planning and embraces/executes a treat in plan model to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.
• Facilitates and administers Health Plan clinical operations functions—prior authorization, Part A and B services, medication reviews, HEDIS and STARs quality gap closure, and promotes membership growth.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to members, loved ones and nursing home staff and colleagues.
• Delivers effective and frequent communication and coordination with members’ PCPs, loved ones and interdisciplinary care team members on members’ care needs, goals of care, treatment plans/changes.
• Supports overall market goals/targets and balances member caseloads.
• Promotes Longevity Health with members, loved ones and nursing facilities and other stakeholders.
• Is able to function autonomously and is accountable for practice.
• Establishes meaningful relationships and is able to effectively function in the nursing home environment.
• Is member-centric and customer service oriented, establishing meaningful relationships that ensure effective and high-quality care for Longevity Health members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication with patients & families

Team collaboration

Electronic health records

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (NP) or equivalent for PA

State license as NP or PA

DEA License

NPI and Medicare provider number

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Longevity Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to manage a panel of long-term care members, perform comprehensive assessments, and develop individualized care plans.

You will participate in care team meetings, communicate with families and PCPs, and ensure alignment with members’ goals. The role requires licensure, DEA, and Medicare provider numbers, with autonomy in a nursing home setting.