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Nest Health · 2 months ago

Physician Assistant (In Home Family Care)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Nest Health is a value-based care provider focused on making comprehensive medical, behavioral, and social care accessible to high-risk families. The Physician Assistant will serve as the primary care provider, delivering whole-family care in home settings and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Child CareMedicalMental HealthWellness

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

Qualification

Physician Assistant licenseClinical nursing skillsPediatric careCPR certificationInterdisciplinary team leadershipCultural competenceProblem-solvingCommunication skillsFlexibility

Required

Completion of Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner accredited program and an active, unrestricted license to practice in Louisiana 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

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

Maintains current CPR certification (BLS)

Access to reliable transportation and willingness to comply with all the terms of the Nest Motor Vehicle Safety Policy

Must have a driver's license, a car (mileage is reimbursed), auto insurance, and the ability to drive to the homes of Nest families and carry portable healthcare supplies

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times

Preferred

Experience working as the leader of an interdisciplinary care team preferred

Experience in a startup environment is a plus, but not required

Benefits

Family- centric health support with access to Lyric’s comprehensive services for urgent care, behavioral health, psychology, and psychiatry for you and your entire family, including virtual veterinary care for your pets

Company supported 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

Receive reimbursement for work- related vehicle expenses, including commuting and travel costs, for staff who drive as part of their job responsibilities

Opportunity to receive up to $3,000/year Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational and professional development by covering a portion of costs relating to fees, course materials, or other related expenses

Employer sponsored 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