Primary Care Advanced Practice Clinician (Part-time) Wake County

Job Number: 1043

Workplace Type:

Position Title: Nurse Practitioner/Physician's Assistant

External Description:

As a leader in the care of seniors, we are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who enjoys managing complex patients in a collaborative, highly coordinated setting.  The provider will work closely his/her supervising clinician, social workers, case managers, nutritionists, and other members of our health care team.  Clinician will also participate in multidisciplinary conferences that focus on the frailest members.  He/she will have access to advanced technology, including a robust 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.

Our innovative clinical model values clinician time and judgment over more traditional measures of productivity.  Target patient panel will be less than 500.  New appointment times are one hour, with 20-40 minute follow-up visits.  Our average daily census is less than 18 patients per day.  Clinic hours are M-F 8:00-5:00pm.  Phone call rotates between providers, and after-hours work is rare.  He/she will also have the opportunity to visit attributed patients in the hospital, skilled nursing facilities, and occasionally at home.

Salary is highly competitive.  Additional benefits include medical, dental, 401K retirement plan, malpractice, short-term and long-term disability.  PTO and CME stipend are also included.

General Duties/Responsibilities:

(May include but are not limited to)

1. Provide primary care services to predominately geriatric population
2. Perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures within his/her level of training and expertise, and as outlined on the practice agreement and written protocol with the supervising physician.
3. Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.
4. Discusses case with physician when appropriate.
5. Prescribes medication or other forms of treatment as indicated.
6. Use of Electronic Medical Records required.
7. Complete coding and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

 

Minimum Requirements:

 

1. Minimum Experience:

1. 1. 1 year related experience with clinical emphasis for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

1. Education/Licensure:

1. 1. Masters Degree in Nursing or Graduate of an accredited Physician's Assistant program required
   2. Current unrestricted RN license and NP license in applicable state OR PA license in applicable state and current NCCPA certification required.
   3. Prescribing authority/DEA licensure in good standing as required in the state in which you are applying preferred.

1. Other:

1. 1. EMR experience is strongly preferred.
   2. Must be flexible with traveling between centers to meet clinical needs.

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.

 

1. 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.
2. 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.

 

City: Raleigh

State: North Carolina

Location City: Raleigh

Location State: North Carolina

Community / Marketing Title: Primary Care Advanced Practice Clinician (Part-time) Wake County

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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