Nurse Practitioner OR Physicians Assistant (NP/PA) - Hybrid (Cincinnati OR Columbus)

Cityblock Health; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Equity program

Paid time off

Job summary

Cityblock Health in Cincinnati/Columbus offers a remote-friendly role with in-person visits to the hub 1–2 times per week. You will lead comprehensive intake visits and chronic disease management within an interdisciplinary team to deliver wrap-around care and preventive services.

You will engage in care coordination, documentation, and evidence-based protocols, while supporting member goals and participating in program development and policy improvements.

Qualifications

• Accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with national certification.
• Current valid medical license to practice in the state of employment.
• National certification as a Physician Assistant (NCCPA) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intake visits and provide direct primary care with focus on chronic disease management and preventive care.
• Outreach to members for follow-up care and accurate medical coding (HCC, ICD-10, CPT).
• Prescribe medications for depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders as appropriate.
• Stay updated on evidence-based care for complex patients and refer to specialists as needed.
• Participate in case conferences to support care plan development and health maintenance.

Skills

Clinical care

Care coordination

Communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner program (national cert)

Physician Assistant program (national cert)

Current state medical license

NCCPA certification

Job description

Job Description

This role can operate remotely out of Cincinnati or Columbus, with visits to the hub location 1-2 times per week. The Pod Provider delivers comprehensive chronic disease management (e.g. hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease), evaluation of acute concerns, behavioral health condition management (i.e. depression, anxiety, alcohol and substance use disorder), and preventative care and wellness support (including sexual and reproductive health). The role works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical members to develop member care plans and to support members throughout their care journey. The Pod Provider also assists with the development and enhancement of clinical programs, initiatives, processes, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical intake visits. Provide longitudinal direct primary care or wrap-around care with focus on chronic condition management and preventative care. timely follow-up for members post transition of care event, acute need or according to condition-specific needs.
• Proactively outreach to members who need follow up care. Complete comprehensive and compliant diagnosis capture related to HCC (Hierarchical Condition Categories) and ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases-10) Coding.
• Address contractual and company-prioritized quality gaps and ensure proper chart documentation and codes (ICD or CPT) are included in the encounter as supporting evidence of gap closure. Prescribe 1st and 2nd line medications for depression, anxiety, alcohol use disorders and opioid use disorders.
• Remain up to date on evidence-based care for complex patients in primary care: (adult only, pediatric in certain markets). Refer member to specialist care appropriately and according to internal CBH guidance if available. Support the member in achieving the goals in their care plans (physical, behavioral, and/or social health).
• Participate in case conferences with the care team, providing clinical expertise on care plan development. Provide guidance on highest impact clinical interventions and tasks to achieve a member’s goals. Collaborate on a panel of members to provide clinical input, including health maintenance, chronic disease management and co-occurring psychiatric disorder support.

Work Experience

• 3+ direct clinical care experience
• Completed an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistants program with a national certification
• Current valid license to practice medicine in the state in which you are employed with Cityblock.
• National certification as a Physician Assistant through National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or

Nurse Practitioner with an unrestricted license to practice in the state in which you are employed with Cityblock.

DEA licensure (or willingness to acquire)

• Certified in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

We take into account an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience in determining final salary. This role is eligible for health insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, participation in the company’s equity program, paid time off, including vacation and sick leave. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location. The expected salary range for this position is: 125,000 - 135,000

Cityblock values diversity as a core tenet of the work we do and the populations we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Medical Clearance (for Member-Facing Roles)

You must complete Cityblock’s medical clearance requirements, which include, but may not be limited to, evidence of immunity to MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and a TB screen, or have an approved medical or religious accommodation that precludes you from being vaccinated against these diseases.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from outside recruiters/placement agencies. Cityblock will not pay fees associated with resumes presented through unsolicited means.