Full Job Description
Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.
***Please note, this job posting represents a future opportunity and/or an upcoming class*** The Alignment Health Advanced Practice Clinician will be part of a program that is designed to provide care and support to our patients by providing an additional level of medical and social support in the comfort of their own home including those with complex and chronic needs. The APC works within an interdisciplinary team environment that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, case managers, and other health care team members to ensure proper delivery of clinical and home-based patient care. They assess, develop, and coordinate options and services promoting quality care to achieve optimal health care outcomes while also ensuring cost-effective care complying with Alignment policy and all state and federal regulations. Our members are typically aged 65 and over with varying acuity levels. Home and virtual visits will be between 45 and 60 minutes depending on the clinical program, acuity level of the member and if it’s an initial or annual visit, or if the member requires an additional level of support for medical and social needs.
We offer a great total package that includes competitive base salary, annual bonus, stock options, CME, 401k and more!
Here are some of the benefits that you will enjoy:
- Yearly Bonus up to 7.5% of annual base salary
- Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Grant up to 15% of annual salary
- Continuing education reimbursement up to $1,500 per calendar year + 3 CME days
- 18 days of PTO, 8 paid holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k matching contribution up to 4%
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
Responsibilities: 1. Conduct in-home assessments (with some outpatient clinical work) on health plan members. 2. In-Home Assessments will include obtaining comprehensive history, physical exam, medication review, and appropriate cognitive/depression/safety screenings. 3. Comfort with End-of-life care discussions imperative. 4. Laboratory specimen collection in the home setting when appropriate. 5. Identify diagnoses to be used in active medical management and care management of patients with focus on chronic disease management. 6. Communicate findings of the patient assessment to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care.
7. Partner and communicate with Regional Medical Officer and other team members to discuss and develop the most appropriate care plans possible based on the needs of our members/patients. 7. Provide patient/family/caretaker education, with an emphasis on close monitoring and follow up of patient needs. 8. Emphasis on knowledge of appropriate community resources for referral. 9. Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI).
Requirements:
Experience:
- Required: None
- Preferred: One (1) year of prior clinical or home care experience. Previous EMR experience preferred. Experience in care of older adult (geriatric) patients preferred
Education:
- Master’s degree from an accredited NP Program or PA program
Required Specialized Skills:
- Ability to communicate positively, professionally and effectively with others.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Effective problem solving, organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Licensure:
- Required: Active California state Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
- Active California RN License and Furnishing number (Must, upon hire) NP only
- Active Nurse Practitioner Board Certification/Physician Assistant Certification
NPI Number, DEA, Valid BLS
- Valid California driver license and current automobile insurance
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 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Pay Range: $113,332.00 – $169,999.00
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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