Nurse Practitioner- Fee for Service
TruHealth, a division of American Health Partners, is seeking an advanced practice provider (NP or PA) with experience in primary care or internal medicine, preferably with a geriatrics focus, to join our team. Our providers work primarily within nursing homes or assisted living communities, responsible for providing patients with personalized, coordinated health care that improves patient outcomes and prevents re-hospitalization. As one of our advanced practice providers, you will exercise independent judgement to treat patients with acute and chronic conditions, consulting with a supervising physician as appropriate, and work closely with facility partners and health plan leadership to implement our Treat in Place Protocols in compliance with all federal and state regulations.
About the Role
This position gives you the opportunity to improve outcomes for long-term care residents by collaborating with a team of providers and case managers. American Health Partners is a multifaceted company with operations in multiple states, owning nursing homes, health plans for Medicare beneficiaries living in long-term care facilities, and divisions offering psychiatric care, home health, hospice, rehabilitation and specialty pharmacy services.
Duties
- Assessing patients' medical and mental health needs and providing a plan of care that proactively manages their conditions and addresses barriers to care
- Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal agencies related to clinical services you provide
- Prescribing medications and ordering lab work, diagnostic procedures and consultations
- Monitoring patients' compliance and response to their treatment and modifying those plans
Work Experience, Credentials and Education
- APRN or PA license required
- Degree from an accredited APRN or PA program
- 3 years' experience in clinical nursing or rehab in geriatric populations and/or Fee for Service experience
- Electronic Health Records experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel
Supervisory Responsibilities
May be required to provide training and advice to facility staff.