Field Remote Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

About the Role

Alignment Health is dedicated to serving seniors and those with complex and chronic care needs. This role is part of the Jump Start Assessment (JSA) program, a physician-led and advanced practice clinician-driven initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule: Monday-Friday.
• Two days a week: Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members, with some outpatient clinical work.
• Three days a week: Work from home.
• In-home assessments include:
• Obtaining comprehensive history.
• Performing physical exams.
• Conducting medication reviews.
• Performing appropriate cognitive, depression, and safety screenings.
• Comfort with End-of-life care discussions is imperative.
• Collect laboratory specimens in the home setting when appropriate.
• Identify diagnoses for active medical management and care management, with a focus on chronic disease management.
• Communicate patient assessment findings to inform the Primary Care Provider (PCP) of potential gaps in care.
• Provide patient/family/caretaker education, emphasizing close monitoring and follow-up of patient needs.
• Highlight knowledge of appropriate community resources for referral.
• Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain the security of protected health information (PHI).
• Work within an interdisciplinary team environment, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and case managers.
• Assess, develop, and coordinate options and services to promote quality and cost-effective care, adhering to Alignment policy and all state and federal regulations.
• Home and virtual visits will be between 45 and 60 minutes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Master's degree from an accredited NP Program or PA program.
• Ability to communicate positively, professionally, and effectively with others.
• Problem-Solving Skills, organizational skills, and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Active California state Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• Active Nurse Practitioner Board Certification/Physician Assistant Certification.
• NPI Number.
• DEA.
• Valid BLS.
• Valid California driver license and current automobile insurance.
• Preferred:
• One (1) year of prior clinical or home care experience.
• Previous EMR experience.
• Experience in care of older adult (geriatric) patients.

Pay Range

• $113,332.00 - $169,999.00
• Pay range may be based on factors including market location, education, responsibilities, and experience.