Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-Field Remote

Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC in; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignment Health, LLC is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to manage complex, high-risk seniors in a home-based care model. You will collaborate with physicians, case managers, and social workers to deliver coordinated care and ensure HIPAA/compliance standards.

The role involves 3.5 days of in-home assessments and 1.5 days remote work, with emphasis on cognitive/safety screenings and end-of-life discussions when appropriate. EPIC experience preferred, driving integrated patient care.

Qualifications

• Active state NP/PA license and board certification required.
• Prior clinical experience, preferably in geriatrics or home health.
• Experience with EPIC EMR and patient monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments and limited outpatient work 3.5 days per week.
• Perform comprehensive history, exam, med review and screenings.
• Coordinate with PCP, social workers and care team; discuss end-of-life if needed.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner/PA

EMR experience

Home health

Geriatrics

Communication skills

Education

Active NP/PA license

Board certification Medicare Part D Prescriber

BLS/ACLS

Tools

Epic EMR

Home monitoring system

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.

As a leader in the care of older adults, we are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) who enjoys managing complex patients in a collaborative, highly coordinated home-based setting. The provider will work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, case managers, nutritionists, and other members of our health care team, as well as participate in multidisciplinary conferences that focus on the most high-risk members. He/she will have access to advanced technology, including an innovative, patient-friendly home monitoring system, Epic EMR, and a proprietary decision support tool that synthesizes data from a variety of sources into actionable alerts that drive care.

General Duties/Responsibilities (May include but are not limited to)

• M-F Traditional Work Hours, No Call, and No Weekends.
• Schedule: 3.5 days a week conduct in-home assessments (with some outpatient clinical work) on health plan members (Max 5 per day) and the other 1.5 days a week work from home.
• In-Home Assessments will include obtaining comprehensive history, physical exam, medication review, and appropriate cognitive/depression/safety screenings.
• Comfort with End-of-life care discussions imperative.
• Laboratory specimen collection in the home setting when appropriate.
• Identify diagnoses to be used in active medical management and care management of patients with focus on chronic disease management.
• Communicate findings of the patient assessment to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care.
• Provide patient/family/caretaker education, with an emphasis on close monitoring and follow up of patient needs.
• Emphasis on knowledge of appropriate community resources for referral.
• Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI).

Supervisory responsibilities: N/A

Minimum Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Minimum Experience: Computer literacy/EMR proficiency.
• At least one (1) year prior clinical experience.

Education / Licensure

• Active state license as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant.
• Active Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant.
• Board Certification Medicare Part D Prescriber.
• Valid driver license and current automobile insurance.
• NP (Nurse Practitioner): Active NP License (Must, upon hire).
• Furnishing number (Must, upon hire).
• NPI Number (Must, upon start).
• DEA Number (Must, within 6 months of start).
• Board Certification: AANP, ANCC (Must, within 6 months of start).
• Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) (Must, upon start).
• Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Preferred)).
• PA (Physician Assistant): Active PA License (Must, upon hire).
• NPI Number (Must, upon start).
• DEA Number (Must, within 6 months of start).
• Board Certification: NCCPA (Must, within 6 months of start).
• Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) (Must, upon start).
• Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Preferred)).
• Other: Knowledge of current clinical standards of care.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience in care of older adult (geriatric) patients preferred.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, and verbal skills preferred.
• Effective communication skills especially with older adults preferred.
• Previous EPIC experience preferred but not required preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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. 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. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Alignment Healthcare, LLC is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Assertive Action.

We are looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disable/Protected Veteran.

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.

Pay Range: $91,651.00 - $137,477.00 Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.

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.

If you require any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in completing the online application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact [e-mail].