Nurse Practitioner - Montgomery, AL

Sage; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage in Montgomery, Alabama is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join their care team focused on providing high-quality healthcare services to seniors. As a key member, you will perform annual health assessments, coordinate care with providers, and manage chronic diseases for an intimate panel of patients. Candidates must hold a current NP or PA license and have at least two years of experience in outpatient primary care. The position encourages teamwork and provides essential patient education.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for a current NP or PA license.
• Experience with risk adjustments and assessments preferred.
• Two years of experience in Outpatient Primary Care or Adult/Geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat center patients according to care standards.
• Perform in-home assessments and manage chronic diseases.
• Educate patients on disease processes and medication compliance.

Skills

Experience with risk adjustments

In-home assessments

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Current and unrestricted NP or PA license

Certificate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant Program

Current DEA certificate

BLS certification

Job description

We believe all seniors regardless of means deserve concierge primary care & wellness, without the concierge fees. They’ve earned it.

Sage Health builds enriching neighborhood health centers that are easy to access, provide or arrange for all of our patients’ healthcare needs, and partner with Medicare Advantage plans that fully cover primary care.

Unlike other physician practices, a Sage Health physician has a patient smaller panel size, and we collaborate with the best outcomes-oriented specialists and hospitals in each market. Because we are not a fee-for-service provider and manage patients within a global capitation budget provided by Medicare Advantage plans, our only concern and motivation is to keep our seniors healthy.

Sage Health is a destination for the best risk provider talent in the country who are building the new standard-bearing senior model for the United States.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact [e-mail].

POSITIONSUMMARY

Our Care Teams include a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Care Coordinator, Medical Assistant, and support from a Nurse Care Manager. Nurse Practitioners are integral members of our Care Teams as they provide longitudinal care and build meaningful patient relationships; this creates trust and helps our patients understand and feel connected to their care plan.

Together this team is responsible for providing and coordinating care for an intimate panel of patients in our neighborhoods. As a key member of Sage Health care team, you will perform annual health assessments, complete post discharge visits and deliver cost-effective, quality care to assigned patients both in our centers and patients\' homes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate and treat center patients in accordance with standards of care
• Care coordination with other providers, specialists, and care facilities
• Perform comprehensive in-home assessments for identified patients of the practice and assisting the primary care team in better managing chronic diseases
• Complete physical examinations, medication reviews, vital checks, lab draws, wound care and depression screenings
• Communicate assessment findings that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care
• Will have support of Medical Assistants while seeing patients to allow more time for direct patient care
• Highly relationship oriented and ability to passionately serve the aging and elderly population
• Educate patients on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance
• Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have or be eligible to have a current and unrestricted NP or PA license
• Experience with risk adjustments and/or home assessments
• Understands HCC (Hierarchical Condition Categories) documentation, ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases-10) Coding, and Health Risk Assessments (HRAs)
• Embrace teamwork and the opportunity to collaborate with talented colleagues
• Certificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant Program
• Current DEA certificate required prior to start date
• BLS certification
• At least two-year experience practicing as an N.P. or P.A.
• Two years of experience in Outpatient Primary Care or Adult/Geriatrics