Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Extensivist

Job Number: 1140

Workplace Type:

Position Title: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

External Description:

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Extensivist- Jacksonville, FL and surrounding area

As a leader in the care of older adults, we are seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Extensivist to provide care to our senior patient population across multiple settings. The ideal candidate will evaluate, treat and manage patients primarily in hospital and skilled nursing facilities with some scheduled outpatient clinic responsibilities. Additionally the provider will see post-hospital discharge patients in the skilled nursing (SNF), intermediate care and assisted living facilities, as well as in the home.

Secondary duties will also include new member evaluations and chronic disease management follow-up in the skilled nursing, intermediate care and assisted living facilities, as well as in the home and outpatient clinic setting.

General Duties/Responsibilities:

(May include but not limited to)

• Evaluate patients in the hospital, communicate with member, family and care team to coordinate care plan. Communicate with Regional Medical Officer (RMO) to assess appropriateness of plan.
• Evaluate post-discharge patients in SNF, intermediate care and assisted living facilities, as well as in the home and outpatient clinic setting.
• Participate in daily 1:1 rounds with RMO to discuss active medical issues and plans for all hospital and SNF patients.
• Participate in daily multi-disciplinary Alignment Healthcare team rounds to discuss active issues, discharge planning and follow-up for all hospital and SNF patients.
• Coordinate care with hospital and Alignment Healthcare case managers to ensure smooth transition from the hospital to post-acute care settings.
• Maintain appropriate and timely documentation of all clinical encounters. Inpatient and SNF encounters to be completed within 24 hours, outpatient encounters within 48 hours.
• On-call coverage of member patients (telephonic) approximately one weekend/month.
• Participate in quality improvement projects as necessary.
• Participate in weekly provider and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Participate in monthly clinical education forums.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum Experience: Prior inpatient experience in general adult medicine or medical sub-specialty.
• Relevant outpatient general medicine experience will be considered in lieu of prior inpatient experience.
• Education: Current FL license in good standing- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Active DEA license.
• Strong interest in multi-disciplinary care of older adults required. Experience with managed care preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively required.
• Travel required within Jacksonville County.

 

City: Jacksonville

State: Florida

Location City: Jacksonville

Location State: Florida

Community / Marketing Title: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Extensivist

Company Profile:

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.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

 

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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