Telemedicine Nurse Practioner/Physician Assistant (3 Contractors)

Kandu Health; Campbell (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare company is seeking dedicated advanced practice providers to deliver telemedicine services for stroke survivors. This role focuses on evaluating patients for rehabilitation devices and providing navigation services. Join a collaborative team that values patient-centered care and supports stroke recovery through technology. With a commitment to improving quality of life, this position offers the flexibility of remote work while making a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families. If you're passionate about serving others and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with stroke survivors is a plus.
• Bilingual candidates are preferred.
• Multiple active state licenses preferred, especially in TX, CA, or IL.

Responsibilities

• Perform telemedicine visits to assess stroke survivor qualifications.
• Evaluate medical device eligibility based on recovery goals.
• Refer patients to supportive services as needed.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Multitasking

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner

3+ years experience in neurology or physical medicine

Job description

Who are we

Kandu Health provides tech-enabled healthcare services for people recovering from stroke. We develop integrated solutions that aid in the stroke recovery process for stroke survivors, their providers, and care partners. Kandu Health empowers survivors to take charge of their recovery and achieve the highest quality of life possible.

Our Culture:

• Our small team environment means we count on everyone to contribute in a meaningful way. Your contributions will make an impact, everyday.
• We have a strong culture of collaboration. You’ll be joining our diverse and talented team members to deliver life changing support for people affected by stroke.
• Even though we work remotely, our culture keeps us connected. Our beliefs are at the core of how we do business:
  • Everybody deserves support.
  • Agency improves outcomes.
  • Quality of life directly impacts health.
  • Community support matters.
• The opportunity to work with new and exciting technology with the mission of improving the lives of stroke survivors and their families.

Join us! Apply today

SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

SUMMARY: This position provides evaluation visits to stroke survivors to assess patients for appropriateness of rehabilitation devices and principal illness navigation services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned on an individual basis:

• Perform telemedicine visits to review stroke survivor qualifications for advanced rehabilitation technology and write device prescriptions, when appropriate.
• Determine whether a patient is appropriate for Principal Illness Navigation (PIN) services including determination of:
  • Whether the survivor has a high-risk condition expected to last at least 3 months that places the patient at significant risk of hospitalization, acute exacerbation, or functional decline
  • Whether this condition requires the development, monitoring and/or revision of a disease-specific care plan with frequent adjustments to the treatment regimen
• Have availability for at least 5 and up to 10 visits per week.
• Prepare for visits by reading available chart notes and completing timely documentation.
• Refer patients internally to PIN as well as other supportive services including behavioral health, dietician and externally to services such as PT, OT, SLP, etc.
• Evaluate stroke survivors for medical device eligibility by assessing medical history, functional status, and recovery goals in alignment with device qualification criteria.
• Use and adapt to multiple technological platforms.

• Team players who are adaptive to change in a rapidly growing and iterating organization backed by a supportive team and culture.

Per VIsit Rate: $65/visit; $50/hr for training and other non-patient care duties/projects

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

We are looking for advanced practice providers with:

• Experience working with stroke survivors a plus
• Bilingual a plus
• Multiple active state licenses, with a preference for one of those licenses in Texas, California, or Illinois.
• 3+ years experience in a neurology or physical medicine setting, preferred
• Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• Strong ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Self-motivated, organized, strong attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines required
• Ability to work cross-functionally with a customer-driven focus and sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize activities and workload

Ideal candidates will be:

• Patient-centered clinicians who are excited to spend the majority of their working time delivering clinical care via video visits.
• Passionate about and experienced in serving stroke survivors and older adults through evidence-based medicine.
• Efficient, clear, and concise at communicating with patients and other team members.
• Excited to work on a multidisciplinary team with physicians, other APPs, registered dietitians, clinical navigators and rehabilitation professionals
• Technically adept and willing to learn and work in multiple new technology platforms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

☐100% remote

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Req #: KAN_OOP_CONTR_001