Advanced Practice Primary Care Provider

Job Description

Overview

The Advance Practice Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide Home-Based Primary Care in patient homes or Assisted Living communities. They hold a panel of patients and are responsible for diagnosing, treating and managing their acute and chronic medical conditions with MD oversight.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performing comprehensive in-home assessments for identified patients of the practice and assisting the primary care team in better managing chronic diseases.
• Reviewing current symptoms and identifying diagnosis to be used in care management and active medical management of treatment.
• Completing physical examinations, medication reviews, vital checks, lab draws, wound care and depression screenings.
• Communicating assessment findings that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care.
• Accuracy on risk capture, high quality metrics and closure rates.
• High patient satisfaction and improved health status including reduced hospitalization and ER visits.
• Thinking critically to address patient needs, providing the appropriate resources and follow-up care to improve stability.
• Educating patients on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance. Complying with all HIPAA regulations and maintaining security of protected health information.
• Ability to travel 5 days a week to provide care to patients in their home based on the needs of business / market.

Qualifications