Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, JSA

Alignment Healthcare; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in San Jose, CA is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician for in-home assessments and chronic care management. The role involves working with an interdisciplinary team to deliver optimal care for seniors. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree, licenses, and experience in geriatric care. Competitive hourly pay of $70.00 - $90.00 with hybrid flexibility.

Qualifications

• Preferred one year of prior clinical or home care experience.
• Experience in care of older adult patients preferred.
• NPI Number, DEA, Valid BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments of health plan members.
• Communicate findings to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care.
• Provide education to patients and families on health management.

Skills

Excellent administrative skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree from an accredited NP or PA program

Active California state Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license

Active RN License and Furnishing number (NP only)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Number6760Workplace Type : Field RemoteSan Jose,California

By leveraging our world-class technology platform, innovative care delivery models, deep physician partnerships and our serving heart culture, Alignment Health is revolutionizing health care for seniors! From member experience professionals and clinicians, to data scientists and operations leaders, we have built a talented and passionate team that is deeply committed to our mission of transforming health care for the seniors we serve. Ready to join us?

At Alignment, delivering exceptional care to seniors starts with ensuring an exceptional experience for our over 1,300 employees. At the center of our employee experience is a culture where employees at all levels and across all teams are encouraged to share their unique ideas and perspectives. After all, when you can bring your authentic self to work, whether that’s in a clinical setting, our corporate office or a home office, creativity and innovation flourish! Another important part of the Alignment culture is a belief in continuous learning and growth. As a result, in this fast-growing company, you will find ample support to grow your skills and your career – with us.

Overview of the Role

The Alignment Jump Start Assessment (JSA) program is a physician-led and advanced practice clinician-driven program that is intended to care for and support Alignment Healthcare patients with complex and chronic care needs. As a JSA Advanced Practice Clinician (APC), you will work within an interdisciplinary team environment that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, case managers, and other health care team members to ensure proper delivery of clinical and home-based patient care. In this role, you will assess, develop, and coordinate options and services promoting quality care in order to achieve optimal health care outcomes while also ensuring cost-effective care complying with Alignment policy and all state and federal regulations. Our members are typically aged 65 and over and home and virtual visits will be between 45 and 60 minutes depending on whether it is an annual or initial visit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments (with some outpatient clinical work) on health plan members.
• 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).

Required Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree from an accredited NP Program or PA program
• Preferred one (1) year of prior clinical or home care experience
• Previous EMR experience preferred
• Active California state Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
• Active RN License and Furnishing number (Must, upon hire) NP only
• Active Nurse Practitioner Board Certification / Physician Assistant Certification
• NPI Number, DEA, Valid BLS
• Valid California driver license and current automobile insurance
• Experience in care of older adult (geriatric) patients preferred
• Excellent administrative, organizational, and communication skills required

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 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay range: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour

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Please note : All clinical positions are contingent upon successful engagement with Alignment Health’s COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception / deferral).

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.

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