Physician Assistant

About the role

The Physician Assistant is the primary care provider, providing whole-family primary, acute, chronic, and pediatric care to adult and pediatric family members in the home setting. This role requires relocation to New Orleans.

Responsibilities

• Manage a panel of families as the primary care provider to improve whole-family health through longitudinal primary and preventive care, care management, and care coordination in the home setting and virtual care modalities as appropriate (video, phone, SMS)
• Practice with the support of a robust interdisciplinary team, including MDs, LCSWs, RNs, psychiatrists, dieticians, and medical assistants
• Utilize Nest Health’s electronic health record and care management tools to collect data, document member interactions in the field, organize information, track tasks, and communicate with your team, members, and community resources
• Attend daily team huddles and weekly case conferences to advise on physical health needs and establish health goals as part of member’s NAP (Nest Action Plan)
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases, prescribe and reconcile appropriate medications, and educate patients about their conditions and medications
• Order, administer, obtain, and record diagnostic tests
• Provide information and assistance through advocacy, navigation support, and education to Nest families on availability and eligibility of health and social care services. Participate in outreach efforts to Nest families including explaining program details to potential families

Requirements

• Completion of Physician Assistant accredited program and an active, unrestricted license to practice is required
• Experience (at least 2 years) providing clinical services to pediatric (including newborns) and adult patients with both chronic medical and behavioral health conditions, and interest in serving underserved, vulnerable populations
• Demonstrated proficiency, prior experience, and/or willingness to train in clinical nursing skills such as blood drawing (venipuncture & phlebotomy), patient assessments and care plan reinforcement for common adult and pediatric chronic conditions such as diabetes, respiratory concerns, hypertension, CHF, depression, etc. Proven skills, knowledge base, and judgment necessary for independent clinical decision-making and problem-solving
• Able to work a full-time, five-day work week and participate in rotating call schedule that includes occasional evening and weekend days each month
• Maintain current CPR certification (BLS)
• Experience working as the leader of an interdisciplinary care team preferred
• Experience in a startup environment is a plus, but not required

Qualifications

• Available to work a full-time, five-day work week and participate in rotating call schedule that includes occasional evening and weekend days each month
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Able to lift to 25 pounds at times

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in using electronic health record and care management tools

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages that reflect your skills and contributions
• Comprehensive suite of benefits such as employer-sponsored health, dental, and life options, and generous PTO
• Parental Leave for both primary/non-primary care givers with options for a tiered return to work, and eligibility to receive additional hours PTO for Prenatal Care and Backup Childcare
• Reimbursement for work-related vehicle expenses, including commuting and travel costs, for staff who drive as part of their job responsibilities
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational and professional development by covering a portion of costs relating to fees, course materials, or other related expenses
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits to provide financial support in the event of illness or injury that prevents you from working
• Enrollment in 401(k) Retirement Plan through Human Interest to help save for your future with flexible contribution options

Pay

Nest Health offers competitive compensation packages that reflect your skills and contributions.

Schedule

This is a mobile job that will be providing service in family homes. Must be available to work a full-time, five-day work week and participate in rotating call schedule that includes occasional evening and weekend days each month.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit our careers page at www.nesthealth.com/careers.

Nest Health

Nest Health is a value-based care provider built for families, making comprehensive medical, behavioral, and social care radically accessible to America’s highest risk families. Nest is the first-of-its-kind family-based, in-home, and virtual care model; this includes primary adult and pediatric care, mental health and nutrition support, vaccinations and labs, same-and-next-day acute visits, chronic condition and transitions of care management, social services and navigation, and more. Nest’s innovative model has resulted in partnerships, unlocking care for thousands of families across our markets. Nest’s early success has led to national traction across states and payers, laying the groundwork for future expansion to families across the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nest Health is an equal opportunity employer, indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics.