Full Job Description
Homebase Medical is getting back to basics. Our mission is to optimize the quality of life for homebound older adults, allowing them to live independently and with dignity in their own homes. We make house calls – enabling access to quality wrap-around services for homebound older adults with complex health needs while improving the quality of their lives, right at home.
We offer an array of medical and chronic care services, and we’re backed by SCAN, a not-for-profit organization that has a history of supporting and improving the health and independence of older adults for over 45 years.
Homebase Medical is expanding rapidly into the West Covina area. We are currently searching for both entry level or experienced part-time Advanced Practice Clinicians (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our expanding house call practice.
**This is a part-time position with a minimum of 16 hours per week**
Responsibilities include:
- Perform primary care in the home setting, Board and Care, and Assisted Living Facilities
- Drive to patient locations in your assigned geographic area.
- Average 7-10 patient visits per day (if working a full workday)
- Exhibit stellar bedside manner with the ability to communicate complex medical information with simplicity and kindness.
- Provide health education to patients. Work with patients in the prevention of illness, promotion of health, and management of patient’s adjustment to chronic health problems.
- Provide referrals to appropriate medical resources.
- Utilize our EMR system to document patient visit/interaction accurately and timely.
- Knowledge of HCC coding.
- Active participation in an on-call rotation is required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and experience:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner program required.
- Current, unrestricted PA or NP license to practice in Pennsylvania including DEA license.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in primary care, hospice, or urgent care/outpatient setting.
- Previous experience in a home health, hospice or other home visit setting is highly desired.
- Enrolled in Medicare preferred.
- Keystone credentialed preferred.
- PA Medicaid enrollment preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year of previous experience utilizing an EMR system with a good working knowledge of HCC coding
- Strong computer skills including MS Office and Outlook is strongly desired.
- Great verbal and written communication skills
- Current drivers’ license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
- Spanish speakers are strongly preferred.
- Compassionate and caring attitude with a desire to live our mission, vision and values.
Tuberculosis Screening Policy
To ensure the health and safety of our members, if you are selected for this position, your job offer with Homebase Medical will be contingent on providing proof of Tuberculosis screening upon hire or providing proof of a negative screening within the last year. If you have a disability/medical reason or sincerely held religious belief that prevents you to provide information required in this policy, Homebase will initiate and engage in the interactive process to evaluate what, if any, reasonable accommodations may be available.
What’s in it for you?
- PayScale information: $75.00 – $85.00 per hour
- 401k with 5% safe harbor contribution
- Sick time
- Flexible schedule
- Work-life balance
At Homebase Medical we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.
Homebase Medical is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.
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